1 Divine Bite: The Trending Nectarine Butter Roast Chicken Secret
This recipe features a whole roasted chicken infused with the sweet and tangy flavors of nectarine butter, creating a tender and juicy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 95 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Modern Australian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs)
- 2 ripe nectarines, pitted and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a food processor, combine the chopped nectarines, softened butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Carefully loosen the skin over the breast and thighs, creating pockets.
- Spread about half of the nectarine butter mixture under the skin of the chicken. Rub the remaining butter mixture all over the outside of the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Roast for 60-80 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached in the thickest part of the thigh, and the juices run clear.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Serve with pan juices.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) for the last 10-15 minutes of roasting.
- If the skin starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent the chicken with foil.
- You can use peaches instead of nectarines for a similar flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450-550
- Sugar: 5-10g
- Sodium: 300-400mg
- Fat: 30-40g
- Saturated Fat: 10-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15-20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10-15g
- Fiber: 1-2g
- Protein: 40-50g
- Cholesterol: 150-200mg