Woodbridge Herb-Roasted Chicken with Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-25 · Updated 2026-03-25

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A juicy herb-roasted chicken basted with a rich butter mixture, inspired by the rolling farmlands of Woodbridge. Served with roasted root vegetables for a hearty meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs chicken, unsalted butter, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 30 min Cook: 60 min Serves 6 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 whole (1.5kg) chicken
100g unsalted butter
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
300g carrots
200g parsnips
400g potatoes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). In a bowl, mix 100g butter with 1 tbsp thyme, 1 tbsp rosemary, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Set aside.
Step 2: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub 2 tbsp olive oil over the skin, then season the cavity with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on a roasting tray and insert the herb butter under the skin.
Step 3: Toss 300g carrots, 200g parsnips, and 400g potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tbsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Arrange around the chicken. Roast for 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes with the pan juices, until the chicken is golden and a thermometer reads 74°C (165°F).