Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 lb whole chicken
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 sprig each, rosemary, thyme and oregano ((preferably fresh herbs))
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt and ground pepper, ((adjust to taste))
  • 1 lb baby Bella mushrooms, (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 3 cloves garlic

Instruction

  • Wash chicken in cold running water then dry completely using paper towels. Set chicken on a sheet pan or cutting board. Tight the legs using kitchen twine and tuck wings under breasts.
  • Using your fingers spread 1 tbsp of cold butter all over the chicken. Use a little more if needed. Be sure to cover all surfaces.
  • Season chicken with onion powder, salt and pepper. Again be sure to cover the entire chicken.
  • Chop herbs finely then add to chicken. Use your fingers to add some herbs to the legs, wings and under parts.
  • Fill chicken cavity with herbs lemon and citrusy fruit.
  • Bring chicken to a 450F degrees pre-heated oven, then right away reduce oven temperature to 400F degrees. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until internal temperature measured at thickest part of the breast has reached 165F degrees.
  • Serve with mushrooms, fresh herbs and garnish with pomegranate for a festive meal!