Ingredients:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 (3 1/2 lb) whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Combine all ingredients, except chicken, in a bowl.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spread seasoned butter over outside of chicken.
Place chicken, breast side down, in a baking dish.
Bake 35 minutes.
Turn chicken breast side up and bake another 25-35 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally with pan juices.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 70 min.