Chicken in the oven with spicy butter

6 servings

90 minutes

Oven-baked chicken with spiced butter is a classic dish of European cuisine that combines the exquisite aroma of herbs and the rich flavor of tender meat. The origins of this recipe trace back to medieval traditions when aromatic herbs were used not only to enhance flavor but also to preserve food freshness. The chicken is marinated in a salty solution beforehand, making its meat juicy and tender. Spiced butter with sage, thyme, and garlic gives the dish a rich taste and aroma that unfolds during baking. Roasted vegetables soaked in meat juices make an excellent side dish complementing the composition. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner where the warmth of the hearth blends with the rich flavors of European culinary traditions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 761.3
• Proteins: 42.2g
• Fats: 62.7g
• Carbohydrates: 7.6g

Ingredients

• Chicken: 1 pc
• Water: 3 l
• Salt: 150 g
• Bay leaf: 1 pc
• Allspice peas: 3 pc
• Butter: 200 g
• Sage: 3 sprig
• Thyme: 3 sprig
• Parsley: 5 sprig
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Carrot: 2 pc
• Celery stalk: 2 pc
• Leek: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. In a large pot, mix water with salt at a ratio of 50 grams of salt per 1 liter of water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 3 l
   • Salt: 150 g

3. Add bay leaf and allspice, bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bay leaf: 1 piece
   • Allspice peas: 3 pieces

4. Submerge the chicken in the cooled brine and refrigerate overnight.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 1 piece

5. Remove the leaves from the sage and thyme sprigs. Chop finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sage: 3 sprigs
   • Thyme: 3 sprigs

6. Chop the parsley finely as well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 5 sprig

7. Mix softened butter with chopped herbs, crushed garlic, and black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 200 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

8. Cut the carrot, celery, and leek into large pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 2 pieces
   • Celery stalk: 2 pieces
   • Leek: 1 piece

9. Remove the chicken from the brine and dry it with a paper towel.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 1 piece

10. Separate the chicken skin from the meat on the breast to create a pocket. Place spiced butter in this pocket and distribute it evenly. You can also coat the chicken inside and out with a little oil.

    Required ingredients:

    • Butter: 200 g

11. Place the vegetables on a baking sheet, add the chicken on top, and bake in a preheated oven at 190 degrees for 40-50 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken: 1 piece
    • Carrot: 2 pieces
    • Celery stalk: 2 pieces
    • Leek: 1 piece

12. Serve with mashed potatoes or another favorite side dish.