Herb-Butter Roast Chicken with Lemon Balm
Herb-Butter Roast Chicken with Lemon Balm delivers juicy meat and crisp, golden skin, perfumed by lemon balm and earthy sage. The herb butter tucked under the skin melts as it roasts, basting the chicken with gentle citrus notes and savory richness. Serve for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with simple sides.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herb-Butter Roast Chicken with Lemon Balm, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Set aside one-third of the lemon balm and one-third of the sage; chop the remaining lemon balm and sage. Mix the chopped herbs with the butter in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Gently loosen the chicken skin; spread the butter mixture under the skin over the breasts and legs. Season the skin with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Put the reserved herbs into the chicken cavity. Set the chicken breast-side-down in a roasting pan.
- 4
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then turn it breast-side-up; continue roasting until the bone is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and let it rest in a warm spot for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 345.23 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 43.01 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 4.49 g 2%
- Total Fat 17.69 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 5.85 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 163.32 mg High 54%
- Sodium 406.21 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 1.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1.73 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 0.09 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 61.41 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Herb Butter Roast Chicken with Lemon Balm is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Garlic Powder, Lemon Herb Butter, Olive Oil, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 345.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herb-Butter Roast Chicken with Lemon Balm made of?
- The main ingredients are Garlic Powder, Lemon Herb Butter, Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herb-Butter Roast Chicken with Lemon Balm?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 345.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herb-Butter Roast Chicken with Lemon Balm easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Herb-Butter Roast Chicken with Lemon Balm healthy?
- Herb-Butter Roast Chicken with Lemon Balm has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 345.23 calories and 43.01 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 406.21 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.85 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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