Sage and Brown Butter Roast Chicken

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Sage and Brown Butter Roast Chicken

Yield 6

Author Marma Health

Ingredients

• about 4 lbs Whole chicken
• 1/4 cup Fresh sage leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp Lemon zest
• - Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Note: If experiencing low milk supply postpartum, you may want to stear clear of sage, as it can have a drying effect.
2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry. Season inside and out with salt and pepper.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped sage and minced garlic. Cook until butter turns golden brown.
5. Stir in lemon zest.
6. Brush the chicken with the sage brown butter mixture.
7. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
8. Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving.