Lavender Herb Butter Glazed Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe

Name: Lavender Herb Butter Glazed Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole roasting chicken ((about 3-4 lbs), giblets removed); ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, (softened); 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender flowers, (crushed); 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves ((or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)); ½ teaspoon kosher salt, (plus more for seasoning); 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 1 teaspoon honey; 1 lemon, (zested then quartered); 1 small bunch fresh thyme sprigs, (divided); fresh ground black pepper (for seasoning)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h 10min

Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a dish that's as easy as it is impressive? Say hello to our lavender roast chicken recipe: a crispy, buttery whole roasted chicken with a subtle lavender twist that'll have everyone coming back for more.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:35:35 GMT