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Butter-Infused Roast Chickenwith Rosemary Potatoes

Recipe from a YouTube videoAdded 4 November 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 2 hours to cook. A decadent roast chicken slathered in butter and a bold spice rub, paired with rosemary‑infused roasted potatoes. The butter‑rich coating keeps the meat juicy while the aromatic potatoes add a comforting side. Perfect for a hearty dinner that showcases indulgent flavor.

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Method

  1. Place the whole chicken, skin-on, on a wire rack over a baking sheet.

  2. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with large cubes of butter.

  3. Pour a dry spice rub over the chicken, coating it evenly.

  4. Arrange sliced yellow potatoes in a baking dish and top with fresh rosemary sprigs.

  5. Season the potatoes with salt.

  6. Transfer the seasoned potatoes to a metal pan.

  7. Apply a generous layer of butter cubes on top of the seasoned chicken and spread it across the surface.

  8. Place the chicken and potatoes together in a metal roasting pan.

  9. Roast the pan in a preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.

  10. During roasting, baste the chicken repeatedly with a brown sauce.

  11. When done, remove the pan from the oven, let the chicken rest, then carve and serve with the roasted potatoes.

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