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    Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken in a Dutch Oven

    Posted: Apr 13, 2019 Last Modified: Dec 24, 2024 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Crispy skin, delicious flavour, and oh so moist, this Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken in a Dutch Oven is going to have you drooling!

    With crispy skin, delicious flavor, and oh-so moist, this Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken in a Dutch Oven will have you drooling! It only takes a few simple steps to make this Dutch oven roast chicken, and it comes out perfectly every single time. This Dutch oven whole chicken recipe is perfect for holidays or a Sunday roast chicken dinner.

    Dutch oven chicken inside a red Staub.


     

    Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken in a Dutch Oven

    Every time I make a whole chicken, I always wonder why I don’t do it more often. The whole chicken always comes out juicy and flavorful, and the house smells amazing as the chicken roasts. The best part of the roast chicken is the skin, a whole roasted chicken in a dutch oven always leads to super crispy skin as the pot allows the skin to crisp up while keeping the meat from drying out.

    I love roasting my own chicken as it’s easy to mix up the flavors and change things up (compared to buying a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken), and it is surprisingly easy to make this chicken recipe. Today, I’m sharing with you one of my favorite roast chicken recipes, garlic herb butter roasted chicken. 

    It’s my go-to whenever I have friends or family over, and it’s great for an intimate holiday dinner. I love that it is essentially a very basic Dutch oven chicken recipe, but it always comes out looking amazing and impressing guests. There’s also a video down in the recipe card, showing you step by step how to make this recipe! So, not to worry if it’s your first time roasting chicken in a Dutch oven!

    Plus, since it’s a Dutch oven chicken recipe, it’s essentially a one pot meal, so cleaning up is a breeze.

    Can you roast a chicken in a dutch oven?

    Yes! I know some folks like to use a roasting rack so your chicken isn’t sitting in the liquid it produces, but you can mimic the same effect in a Dutch oven if you don’t own a roasting rack. Also, an added bonus to using a Dutch oven for roasting your chicken, the lid keeps the chicken super moist without having to worry about basting it continuously! Once the Dutch oven whole chicken is in the oven, I just let it work its magic as I go do something else. A whole roasted chicken essentially cooking on its own, hands-free!

    Try my pan roasted whole chicken if you don’t have a cast iron skillet.

    Bonus tip: If you put some vegetables in the Dutch oven with your chicken, it’ll taste amazing as it roasts with your chicken, and you have a one-pot meal! For this recipe, I use potatoes, garlic, and bread. I use these items to prop up the chicken, so it simulates using a roasting rack, which keeps the chicken from sitting its liquid while it roasts and absorbs all the delicious drippings from the chicken. You can also use other root vegetables if you wish.

    Note: if you put the bread on the bottom of the pot, it will get mushy from the chicken’s liquids. You can either toss it (I mostly use it to prop up the chicken), or make sure you position most of the bread to the side of the Dutch oven (the bread comes out SO crispy and delicious if you go this route). Don’t want to use bread? Make this into a dutch oven roasted chicken and vegetables by swapping the bread for carrots!

    What You’ll Need To Make a Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken in a Dutch Oven

    • bread — I just use a standard loaf of bread, nothing special. However, heartier, thicker bread holds up better in the oven.
    • potatoes — I recommend using russet potatoes as they hold their shape best.
    • garlic — I always recommend using freshly peeled garlic. The more the merrier.
    • olive oil — or another neutral oil of your choice.
    • salt and pepper
    • chicken — I use a 3 to 3.5 lb whole chicken. I like using organic chicken, but it’s up to you what you use. Just make sure it’s fully thawed if it was previously frozen. If you have a larger Dutch oven, you could roast a larger chicken. This is around the largest I can fit into my 5.5 QT.
    • soften/room temperature garlic butter — zap the butter on low for a few seconds in the microwave if you’ve forgotten to take it out of the fridge ahead of time.
    • basil — I love fresh basil in this Dutch oven chicken recipe.
    • lemon — the lemon adds a touch of brightness to the roasted whole chicken.
    • thyme — if you’re not a fan of thyme, you can skip it, but I love the flavor and smell fresh thyme imparts on the whole chicken.

    How To Make Dutch Oven Chicken

    • Heat the oven to 375F.
    • Chop up your slices of bread and potatoes into 6 and crush 1 bulb’s worth of garlic cloves. Gently toss the potato and garlic with a bit of olive oil and salt/pepper.
    • Place an even single layer into the Dutch oven and then place the rest into the Dutch oven towards the side. Leaving a space in the middle for the chicken. The little well you made lets the chicken roast without sitting in it’s own liquid for a long period of time. Check out the image below to see what I mean!
    how to roast chicken in a dutch oven
    • Next you’re going to want to salt your chicken before rubbing an even layer of garlic butter mixed with chopped basil onto the entire chicken. For maximum flavor, get some of the butter under the chicken’s skin as well (especially the breast area).
    • Once done, you can stuff the chicken’s cavity with some crushed garlic cloves and half a lemon before placing it into the Dutch oven.
    • Place a couple pieces of thyme around the chicken and place the lid on the Dutch oven.
    how to roast chicken in a dutch oven
    • Place your Dutch oven in the lowest rack of your oven and let cook for 1 hour. 
    • After an hour, remove the lid, and thyme, and let the chicken roast for another 30 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the thickest part of the chicken thigh is at least 165F/75C to tell when the chicken is ready.
    • For super crisp skin, you can brush on some extra butter on top of the chicken and set your oven to broil for 5 minutes (keeping an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn).
    • Once done, let your chicken rest for at least 20 minutes before carving and serving.

    Tips and Notes on Making This Roast Chicken in a Dutch Oven

    • Getting the garlic herb butter under the skin of the chicken breast makes the chicken that much more delicious! Don’t skip this step. I use a long spoon to help gently separate the skin from the chicken so the butter can go in-between. If you’re unsure of what I mean, the recipe video will show you how to do it.
    • Other vegetables you can use to prop up the chicken are sweet potatoes, squash, onions, carrots, etc. You want hearty root veggies that won’t turn to mush as they roast, and it can become a complete one-pot meal. I especially love adding carrots to this Dutch oven chicken recipe.
    • I use a Staub round Dutch oven for this recipe, a perk about the Staub is that the lid has little nubs on the underside so your chicken is self basting. The moisture drips back down onto the chicken because of the little nubs and you don’t have to baste the chicken! I have a Le Creuset as well, but I prefer the Staub for roasting due to the lid. You can use a cast iron Dutch oven or enameled Dutch oven for this roast chicken recipe.
    • The best part about making your own roast chicken is now you can set aside the bones of the chicken to make a nice stock with. Here’s how I make chicken stock in the Instant Pot and chicken stock on the stovetop.
    • Use a meat thermometer to make sure the thickest part of the chicken thigh is at least 165F/75C to tell when the chicken is ready.
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    • If your chicken was previously frozen, make sure to pat it dry before adding seasoning and rubbing the butter on it. If the chicken has moisture on the skin, it’ll steam in the oven instead of roast.
    • Always make sure the chicken is fully thawed before roasting. Once thawed, I highly recommend you pat dry the chicken before you start working with it. If there is moisture on the chicken, it’ll be difficult for the seasoning to stick and you risk the chicken steaming instead of roasting in the oven. You want the skin as dry as possible for the crispiest skin!
    • For even crispier skin, store the dry raw whole chicken uncovered on a plate in the refrigerator overnight so the skin can dry out more.
    • Other herbs you can use in place of thyme are rosemary, oregano, sage, and marjoram. I find that fresh herbs really add extra flavor to the roast chicken.
    A plate with a slice of dutch oven roasted chicken with potatoes and crispy bread.

    Make Ahead Tips

    • Meal prep: once cooled, store the cooked Dutch oven chicken in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. Feel free to portion it out into containers to make your lunches easier.
    • Freezer: allow the Dutch oven chicken to cool before shredding the chicken and transferring into an airtight container before storing them in the freezer. Shredded chicken can last for up to 3 months.
    How do I make my own garlic butter?

    If you didn’t get a chance to grab a stick of garlic butter at the store, you can make your own at home. Allow the butter to soften to room temperature and then mix in around two cloves of finely minced garlic with a pinch of salt. You can mix in finely chopped chives as well if you desire.

    Do I have to stuff my chicken?

    No, you don’t but I love the flavor that is infused throughout the chicken by stuffing it. Slice the lemon if you have trouble fitting it into the cavity.

    How big should my Dutch oven be?

    At the very minimum, the Dutch oven needs to be 5.5QT. If you have a larger one, great! But any smaller, the chicken will not fit. If you’re having trouble placing a lid over the chicken in the Dutch oven, you can tent the top with tin foil instead. Make sure to have the tin foil on tightly.

    What if I use a larger chicken?

    If you use a chicken larger than mine, add an extra 20 to 25 minutes per pound and then check for doneness with a meat thermometer.

    Do I have to baste the chicken?

    Nope! The lid of the Dutch oven will trap the moistness so you can skip basting the chicken. Skipping the basting will also allow the chicken’s skin to crisp up nicely. Plus, keeping the lid and the oven door closed, helps the chicken cook evenly.

    Do I need to add liquid to the Dutch oven when roasting a chicken?

    Nope! There’s no need to add any liquid to the Dutch oven as it’ll cause the bread to become soggy.

    Should I let the chicken rest after taking it out of the Dutch oven?

    Yes! Allowing the chicken to rest will allow the juices to redistribute within the chicken. If you cut into it too soon, all the juices will flow right out onto the cutting board.

    Dutch Oven Chicken with Sides

    While this Dutch oven chicken is considered a one-pot meal, I do love making some extra sides with it, especially if I have guests over! Here are some side dishes that I like to serve with my Dutch oven chicken recipe:

    • Lemon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
    • Maple Brussels Sprouts
    • Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage and Sage
    • Brioche Stuffing with Rosemary and Sausage
    • Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts
    • Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
    • Air Fryer Garlic Bread
    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots

    How to Use Leftover Roast Chicken

    Depending on the size of chicken you’re using for this Dutch oven roast chicken recipe, you’ll have some leftovers! Here are some ideas of what to do with leftover roast chicken:

    • Add it to a pasta. Shred the leftover roast chicken and add it to my Cold Chicken Pasta with Broccoli and Peas, Cold Chicken Spinach Pasta Salad, or Easy Chicken Pepperoni Pasta Salad.
    • Add it to a salad. Use the chicken in this Chopped Chicken Salad, Chicken Cobb Salad, Spinach Strawberry Salad, or Blueberry Salad.
    • Add it to a soup. Try my Salsa Chicken Soup.
    • Stuff it. Try stuffing leftover roast chicken into this Healthy Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes or a Baked Potato to try a potato into a meal.
    Crispy skin, delicious flavour, and oh so moist, this Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken in a Dutch Oven is going to have you drooling!

    Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken in a Dutch Oven (Dutch Oven Whole Chicken Recipe)

    This Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken in a Dutch Oven is going to have you drooling with its crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat! It only takes a few simple steps to make this dutch oven roast chicken and it comes out perfectly every single time. This dutch oven whole chicken is perfect for holidays or for a Sunday dinner.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Resting Time: 20 minutes mins
    Total Time: 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
    Servings: 5 servings

    Ingredients

    • 6 slices bread, or a small loaf
    • 2 to 3 russet potatoes, more if you’d like
    • 2 bulbs garlic
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • salt and pepper, to taste
    • 3 to 3.5 pound chicken
    • 1 stick garlic butter, room temperature (113 grams)
    • 6 to 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
    • ½ lemon
    • 5 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme, or more

    Equipment

    • Dutch oven

    Instructions

    • Heat the oven to 375F.
    • Chop up your slices of bread and potatoes into 6 and crush 1 bulb’s worth of garlic cloves. Gently toss the potato and garlic with a bit of olive oil and salt/pepper.
      Adding black pepper to bread, potato, and garlic in the container.
    • Place an even single layer into the Dutch oven and then place the rest into the Dutch oven towards the side. Leaving a space in the middle for the chicken. 
      Lining the dutch oven.
    • Salt your chicken before rubbing an even layer of garlic butter mixed with chopped basil onto the entire chicken. For maximum flavor, get some of the butter under the chicken’s skin as well (especially the breast area).
      Adding garlic herb butter to the chicken.
    • Once done, you can stuff the chicken’s cavity with the rest of the crushed garlic cloves and half a lemon before placing it into the Dutch oven.
      Chicken added to dutch oven.
    • Place a couple pieces of thyme around the chicken and place the lid on the Dutch oven.
    • Place your Dutch oven in the lowest rack of your oven and let cook for 1 hour.
    • After an hour, remove the lid, and thyme, and let the chicken roast for another 30 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the thickest part of the chicken thigh is at least 165F/75C to tell when the chicken is ready.
    • For super crisp skin, you can brush on some extra butter on top of the chicken and set your oven to broil for 5 minutes (keeping an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn).
    • Once done, let your chicken rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
      roasted chicken in a Dutch oven

    Notes

    • Always make sure the chicken has fully thawed before roasting it.
    • For more tips on making the perfect dutch oven chicken, check out the tips in the blog post!
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I’m always so happy to hear about it! I’d love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I’d really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Other Chicken Recipes to Try

    • How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot
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    • Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
    • Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken
    • Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken
    • Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
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    Featured Comments

    This Dutch oven chicken is one of my favorite recipes and has been shared more than three thousand times! Unsure if this is the best Dutch oven chicken recipe? Here’s what some of my readers are saying about this recipe:

    Nothing more comforting than a roasted chicken. I loved your recipe and so did my family, they were circling the kitchen asking what was cooking. It smelled so good in the oven. This will be on our regular dinner rotation. – Debbie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Making it again tomorrow night. First time was when I broke in my new dutch oven. Great recipe, chicken came out delish and loved the idea of propping it up on the stale bread. Brilliant. – Barry Scott ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Modified it by avoiding the bread and adding carrots, but otherwise followed it to a T. Amazing meal, and all the family loved it. – Jeff ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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    Comments

    1. MIa says

      May 18, 2019 at 6:01 pm

      5 stars
      Super simple and SO delicious! The bread was a really good addition that I would’ve never thought of!

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        May 19, 2019 at 1:35 pm

        Thank you! :)

        Reply
      • Marstarh20 says

        September 19, 2020 at 10:39 pm

        5 stars
        I just made this recipe. It’s amazing. I used some leeks abs farmers rainbow carrots. I also put a spin on it and used some cannabis oil with my butter. (Legal in CA)…. turned down the temp just a little… AMAZING!! Will definitely make again!

        Reply
        • Carmy says

          September 20, 2020 at 10:22 am

          So glad you enjoyed!!

          Reply
    2. trisha says

      August 21, 2019 at 10:55 am

      what kind of bread do you use/recommend?

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        August 21, 2019 at 12:35 pm

        Hi Trish,

        To be honest, whenever I make this, I just use whatever I have on hand or is on sale at the store!

        Reply
      • An says

        January 05, 2024 at 7:04 pm

        There are some flaws in the writing of this recipe:
        1. Discrepancy in how much garlic to use between ingredients list and the instructions.
        2. The basil was only mentioned once as an ingredient, but (unless I missed it) it was not mentioned in the directions.

        For these reasons alone I probably won’t make this or any other recipe from this site again.

        Reply
        • Carmy says

          January 06, 2024 at 3:46 pm

          Hi An. In the instructions for #1, I mention using an entire bulb in step 2 to go into pot and in step 5 to place the garlic in the cavity of the chicken. The basil is mentioned in the instructions in step 4 “Salt your chicken before rubbing an even layer of garlic butter mixed with chopped basil onto the entire chicken.”

          Reply
    3. Kate says

      February 16, 2020 at 9:16 am

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        February 16, 2020 at 4:39 pm

        Thank you!:)

        Reply
    4. Jessica says

      February 20, 2020 at 11:51 am

      What size Dutch oven do you need to use for a whole chicken?

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        February 20, 2020 at 3:07 pm

        Mine is 5.5 Qt

        Reply
        • Crista says

          January 28, 2021 at 3:29 pm

          Can’t wait to try this out in my new dutch oven! Are you using a pre-made garlic butter? If not how do you make it?

          Reply
          • Carmy says

            January 29, 2021 at 2:42 pm

            Hi Crista, yes, I’m using pre-made garlic butter as mentioned in the ingredients list. You can make your own by combining softened butter with garlic powder or minced garlic. Hope you enjoy!

            Reply
    5. Matthew says

      March 02, 2020 at 3:48 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe very moist delicious chicken, and while cooking fills the house with such a wonderful aromatic fragrance! –Thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        March 02, 2020 at 7:37 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it!! :)

        Reply
    6. Margaret Norris says

      March 22, 2020 at 4:45 am

      This looks delicious! I am taking dinner to my in-laws and am wondering if it would work to roast for an hour at home. Wrap the pot in a towel, head to their house (a 20 minute drive) and then roast for the last 30 minutes and rest there. What do you think?

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        March 22, 2020 at 1:48 pm

        I would not recommend this. Please refer to this post from the US Department of Agriculture: https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Is-it-safe-to-partially-cook-chicken-to-finish-cooking-later

        Reply
    7. Mike Garcia says

      April 11, 2020 at 8:55 am

      Ok, I just put it in the Oven!!

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        April 11, 2020 at 4:20 pm

        Enjoy!!!

        Reply
    8. Mindy says

      May 04, 2020 at 3:45 pm

      5 stars
      One of my go-to recipes now. I love how crispy the bread gets.

      Reply
    9. Ben says

      May 04, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      The only thing I love more than these flavors is how easy it is to make. I’m going to make this tomorrow.

      Reply
    10. Julia says

      May 04, 2020 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious! I love the skin!

      Reply
    11. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

      May 05, 2020 at 1:52 pm

      5 stars
      ALL OF THIS! I want ALL OF THIS :) This looks incredible and I LOVE how easy the recipe is! I cannot wait to make this over the weekend! That bread trick is epic!

      Reply
    12. Eva says

      May 05, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      I belong to those who don’t roast their own chickens, for some reason it feels intimidating. But I recently got myself a Dutch oven and your post is so easy and worth it!

      Reply
    13. Elaine says

      May 07, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      I have a whole chicken, so this is so good that I have stumbled upon this recipe. It looks absolutely amazing and does sound like a very easy one to follow. Can’t wait!

      Reply
    14. debbie says

      May 07, 2020 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      Nothing more comforting than a roasted chicken. I loved your recipe and so did my family, they were circling the kitchen asking what was cooking. It smelled so good in the oven. This will be on our regular dinner rotation.

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        May 08, 2020 at 9:32 am

        So glad you enjoyed! I LOVE how aromatic the kitchen smells when this roasts!

        Reply
    15. Leslie says

      May 09, 2020 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      Look how perfect your chicken is! It’s literally falling off the bone in your first pic! Looks so amazing!

      Reply
    16. Patti says

      May 09, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe had my attention with the words garlic and butter. I don’t own a roasting rack, so I love to place my chickens on top of vegetables both in the oven and in the slow cooker. It makes the potatoes taste so good.

      Reply
    17. Pam Greer says

      May 10, 2020 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, this makes the best chicken!! I love how juicy and delicious it is and those potatoes are amazing too!

      Reply
    18. Amanda says

      May 10, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy and delicious meal!

      Reply
    19. Kelly Anthony says

      May 11, 2020 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      I love cooking with my dutch oven but I’ve never cooked a whole chicken in it. I can’t wait to try something new especially when it looks this good.

      Reply
    20. Adela says

      June 14, 2020 at 7:12 am

      5 stars
      Oh myyyy, this is the bomb! Super easy too. My go to for whole roasted chicken. Zuni roasted chicken used to be my go to, and it is also delicious, but your recipe is way faster and oh so deli! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        June 14, 2020 at 11:54 am

        So happy you enjoyed! Thanks for the comment and rating!

        Reply
    21. Jessica T says

      August 16, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      I just got a whole chicken at the farmer’s market, something I’ve never cooked, so I was wondering what to do with it. The first thing about your recipe was that you and I have the same Dutch oven. I love my Staub Cocotte! The second was that I had every ingredient on the short list, except I used carrots instead of bread this time. Once my homemade wheat loaf came out of the oven, this beautiful chicken went in. My house smells amazing right now, I can’t wait for dinner. This is definitely a dish I will make again as it is very easy to prep and allows for yummy leftovers. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        August 17, 2020 at 8:16 am

        I am so glad you found and enjoyed this recipe! Thanks for leaving a rating. And aren’t the Staubs just such a gem? They can do anything!

        Reply
    22. Brenda says

      September 07, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing!

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        September 07, 2020 at 9:36 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    23. Barry Scott says

      October 12, 2020 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      Making it again tomorrow night. First time was when I broke in my new dutch oven. Great recipe, chicken came out delish and loved the idea of propping it up on the stale bread. Brilliant.

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        October 13, 2020 at 10:11 am

        I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    24. Kathleen says

      October 14, 2020 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      That was the best roasted chicken I haver ever made. It was easy, packed with flavor and delicious.

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        October 15, 2020 at 1:24 pm

        So happy you enjoyed this, Kathleen!

        Reply
    25. Candace Burlison says

      October 23, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      5 stars
      I followed this recipe for my first ever whole chicken in my brand new dutch oven. It turned out great!! I was so proud of the end result I’ve decided that I’m going to make it for Friendsgiving this year with our quarantine circle. Thanks for giving me something to boost my confidence while I learn to cook like a real adult!!

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        October 26, 2020 at 11:20 am

        I am SO happy to hear that this recipe came out wonderfully for you. Enjoy your upcoming Friendsgiving <3

        Reply
    26. Sandra says

      November 29, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you. I had an amazing goto Roast Chicken recipe once. The other day I was looking to use my recently acquired LeCreuset French 5.3qt Dutch oven and came across your recipe in my search. My family and I love your recipe so much that I can’t see myself going back, Ever! I haven’t tried it with the bread, only the potatoes. I do remove the roasted potatoes roasted at the end of the cooking time to a parchment-lined baking sheet and I roast them for an additional 15 minutes while the chicken is resting, getting them extra crispy. While all that is going on, I take my dutch oven and skim the extra fat out of the pot and make a pan gravy with all the golden bits at the bottom of the dutch oven. So yummy.

      Reply
    27. Sandra says

      November 29, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you. I had an amazing goto Roast Chicken recipe once. The other day I was looking to use my recently acquired LeCreuset French 5.3qt Dutch oven and came across your recipe in my search. My family and I love your recipe so much that I can’t see myself going back, Ever! I haven’t tried it with the bread, only the potatoes. I do remove the roasted potatoes at the end of the cooking time to a parchment-lined baking sheet and I roast them for an additional 15 minutes while the chicken is resting, getting them extra crispy. While all that is going on, I take my dutch oven and skim the extra fat out of the pot and make a pan gravy with all the golden bits at the bottom of the dutch oven. So yummy.

      Reply
      • Carmy says

        November 30, 2020 at 8:20 pm

        Yum! I did that yesterday as well! I did a quick broil of the potatoes to crisp them up and we are enjoying the leftovers today :) Thanks so much for your comment, I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe!

        Reply
    28. Goli K. says

      December 16, 2020 at 12:24 am

      5 stars
      Amazing! This recipe is accurate and will give you an absolutely delicious meal. Remember to increase bake time by 20 min if you are putting more veggies around the chicken. The bread pieces are my favourite as they cook in the juices of the chicken. And I love that you don’t need to add any liquid to the dish … the whole thing cooks with the steam from the cooking chicken and it’s drippings. Mouth watering… 😋

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    29. Dani says

      December 31, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      I am making this tonight snd I can’t wait!! I was wondering what potatoes you use for the recipe?? Thanks in advance

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      • Carmy says

        December 31, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        Hi Dani! I just use plain ol’ russet potatoes! Hope you enjoy :)

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    30. MollyBrooke says

      January 10, 2021 at 7:39 am

      I’m making this today! I can’t wait! I’ll report back with the results! I like how simple the directions are in this recipe. It’s not as intimidating like some other recipes I looked at for roasted chicken!

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      • Carmy says

        January 10, 2021 at 9:48 am

        I hope you enjoy :)

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    31. Kim says

      January 20, 2021 at 8:18 pm

      Amazing! I added dill and celery seeds to the herb mix and after it was dine, squeezed the lemon juices over the meat. Amazing!

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    32. Jeff says

      January 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

      5 stars
      Modified it by avoiding the bread and adding carrots, but otherwise followed it to a T. Amazing meal, and all the family loved it.

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      • Carmy says

        January 25, 2021 at 9:55 am

        So glad you enjoyed, Jeff!

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    33. Lori says

      February 18, 2021 at 5:45 pm

      What if the chicken is 5.5 pounds? I assume I need to adjust the cooking time. And if the Dutch Oven is oval, does this recipe not work as well as the round one pictured above?

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      • Carmy says

        February 20, 2021 at 6:05 pm

        I would increase the cooking time but I don’t know off the top of my head. I suggest using a meat thermometer to check for doneness. You can absolutely use an oval dutch oven. Also, just make sure the dutch oven is large enough that you can put the lid on. My dutch oven can’t fit a larger chicken without me having to make a tinfoil tent instead of using a lid.

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        • GMP says

          October 04, 2021 at 9:50 pm

          We’ve used this recipe for over a year now. It is awesome! We use fingerling potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic cloves, rosemary and lemon on the bottom. WOW! SO GOOD! My son started using a little roasted garlic and shred lemon rind under the skin (half a stick of butter ) and it’s his signature dish. AMAZING! Thanks for the recipe. We still need to try some bread but I think there is not any room left in the Dutch oven. Eating the bread would be amazing. The veggies taste real good cooking/roasting under the chicken with the butter.

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          • Carmy says

            October 05, 2021 at 4:48 pm

            I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! You must try it with the bread! It’s SO good! :)

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    34. Frances says

      February 24, 2021 at 5:58 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! I don’t often cook a whole chicken, but I was eager to try it out in my Dutch oven. It did not disappoint. This recipe will be in regular rotation in my house!

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    35. Lisa K says

      March 26, 2021 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken recipe is so freaking goooood! I probably make it twice a month. Not only is it delicious fresh out of the oven, but it honestly makes the BEST leftovers. Also, the bread in the pot is genius! I know it sounds weird, but regret it if you try it. I use gluten-free bread and it works great.

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      • Carmy says

        March 26, 2021 at 5:30 pm

        So happy that you enjoy! Love the gluten-free bread sub!

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    36. Jere says

      June 10, 2021 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken is the perfect meal for my family and I love you added the bread with the potatoes. Yum.

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      • Carmy says

        June 11, 2021 at 9:34 am

        Thank you, Jere! So glad you enjoyed it!

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    37. Allyssa says

      June 11, 2021 at 7:19 am

      5 stars
      Perfect for gatherings! It’s very easy to make and super tasty at the same time! Really amazing and highly recommended!

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      • Carmy says

        June 11, 2021 at 9:34 am

        So happy you liked it Allyssa!

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    38. Amy says

      June 23, 2021 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      Came out perfectly!

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    39. Colleen says

      July 28, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      This was a delicious, but totally simple meal. I added some carrots, too and it was a hit.

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    40. Natalia says

      July 29, 2021 at 6:10 am

      5 stars
      What a great recipe to make for my family! Tender and flavorful meat is just what they like, specially chicken. Definitely going to give this a go, thank you so much for the recipe!

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    41. Chenee says

      July 29, 2021 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      I love roast chicken! This recipe looks like it’s gonna be my new favorite! I love the addition of the bread and potatoes.

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    42. Linda says

      July 30, 2021 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this recipe and I’m amazed by the result. So flavorful and really goes well with lemon rice!

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    43. Amanda Dixon says

      August 01, 2021 at 1:08 am

      5 stars
      This chicken was absolutely perfect! The skin was so crispy, and the garlic herb butter added such a nice flavor.

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    44. Erin says

      August 01, 2021 at 9:04 am

      2 bulbs of garlic?! Haha. I so love this recipe. I’m all over how simple this recipe is. I hope to make it this week!

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    45. Alex says

      August 01, 2021 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      Oooh, I’ve never used bread like that in a chicken dish! I have to try that soon. And garlic + herb butter is just the best. This looks awesome!

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    46. Hayley Dhanecha says

      August 01, 2021 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      Simply love garlic in my cooking and this chicken with garlic herb butter sounds so good, sharing this recipe with my friend who loves garlic and chicken!

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    47. M Brown says

      August 02, 2021 at 5:21 am

      5 stars
      This chicken looks moist, juicy, and relatively easy to make as well. Thanks for sharing!

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    48. Liz says

      January 06, 2022 at 11:26 am

      The bread sounds interesting, what is the purpose of it? Thanks

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      • Carmy says

        January 08, 2022 at 6:52 pm

        Hi Liz, I go over it right before the ingredients breakdown in the blog post. It helps keep the chicken from getting soggy. It also tastes great!

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    49. Lisa says

      January 09, 2022 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      I was questioning the addition of bread but it made the chicken oh so good. The bread at bottom was so flavorful and the other bread was crispy like a crouton. Just amazing!

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    50. Donna Grant says

      January 05, 2024 at 12:29 am

      I made the roasted chicken with the breads up the side of my Dutch oven. I don’t know who came up with this idea, but it was horrible. What’s the deal with the bread? It ruined the whole dish it ruined the potatoes. It just tasted terrible. I don’t think the person that put this recipe on here made this recipe at all. I don’t see how you could make it and think it was good. I can tell you I’ve never left a review on anything in my life but it was that bad.

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      • Carmy says

        January 05, 2024 at 10:29 am

        Hi Donna, I’m sorry this didn’t work out for you. This is my recipe (as it’s my blog) and have made it multiple times and it has turned out wonderfully. Others have commented that it worked great for them as well, so I’m not sure what went wrong!

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    51. Cindy says

      February 24, 2025 at 10:37 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe with small potatoes. I made the garlic basil butter and rubbed it all over the chicken. I also put it under the skin of the chicken. It was tender and juicy. The aroma was wonderful. The potatoes were so full of flavor from the spices and the butter. I crisped up the top of the chicken which made me look like a professional chef. This recipe was easy to follow, and I would not change a thing. Delicious!!!

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      • Carmy says

        March 01, 2025 at 1:23 pm

        I’m so happy to hear, Cindy! Thank you so much for your kind words!

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    52. MARYANN HANSEN says

      April 30, 2025 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      This was very good. I used English muffins for the bread. I will definitely make again.

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