Franklin Spice Works
Maldon Salt and Herb Butter Roast Chicken
A whole chicken roasted under herb butter and finished with flaky Maldon salt. Crackling skin, juicy meat, pure comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (4-5 lbs)
- 2 tsp Maldon sea salt, plus extra to finish
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 lemon, quartered
Instructions
- Mix butter with garlic, thyme, rosemary, and 1 tsp Maldon salt.
- Loosen chicken skin and press herb butter underneath.
- Rub remaining Maldon salt over the outside of the chicken.
- Stuff cavity with lemon quarters.
- Roast at 425F for 60-75 minutes until golden and juices run clear. Rest 15 minutes. Finish with a pinch of extra Maldon just before carving.