French-Style Herb-Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Shallots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

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Juicy roasted chicken enhanced with aromatic garlic, shallots, and fresh herbs for a classic French dinner. This French recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs whole chicken, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 75 min Serves 6 French cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3.5 lbs, patted dry whole chicken
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp, softened unsalted butter
6, minced garlic cloves
3, quartered shallots
4 fresh thyme sprigs
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
1, halved lemon
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub the 3.5 lb whole chicken all over with 1 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter.
Step 2: Stuff the chicken cavity with 6 minced garlic cloves, 3 quartered shallots, 4 fresh thyme sprigs, 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, and 1 halved lemon.
Step 3: Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and rub the skin with 2 tbsp olive oil for crispness.
Step 4: Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is golden and crisp.
Step 5: Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.