Oven Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

• 40garlicAmount40Ingredientgarlic cloves, about 3-4 heads cloves, about 3-4 heads
• 1(5.5-pound) whole chickenAmount1Ingredient(5.5-pound) whole chicken, cleaned and patted dry, cleaned and patted dry
• 4 tbspbutterAmount4 tbspIngredientbutter, room temperature, room temperature
• SaltIngredientSalt and pepper, to taste and pepper, to taste
• Fresh thymeIngredientFresh thyme sprigs sprigs

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 475 degrees.

2. 2

   In a large oven-proof skillet, place chickenAmount1Ingredient(5.5-pound) whole chicken, cleaned and patted dry and rub thoroughly with 2 tablespoons of butter. Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic, thyme, and remaining butter to the skillet.

3. 3

   Roast in the oven for about 60 minutes, basting every 10 minutes with juices. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees. Insert a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh, be sure to avoid bone. Transfer to a serving platter and rest 10 minutes before carving.