Oven-Baked Chicken with Spicy Butter

Ingredients

• Poultry 1 piece
• Water 5 qt
• Salt 5 oz
• Bay leaf 1 piece
• Allspice berries 3 pieces
• Butter 5 oz
• Sage 3 sprigs
• Thyme 3 sprigs
• Parsley 5 sprigs
• Garlic 2 cloves
• Ground Black Pepper to taste
• Carrot 2 pieces
• Celery stalk 2 pieces
• Leek 1 piece

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Remove the leaves from the stems of the sage and thyme. Chop finely.

Step 6

Chop the parsley finely.

Step 7

Combine the softened butter with the chopped herbs, crushed garlic, and black pepper.

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 10

Using your fingers, separate the chicken skin from the meat on the breast to create a pocket. Place the flavored butter into this pocket and spread it evenly. You can also rub a small amount of butter over the chicken, both inside and outside.

Step 11

Place the vegetables on a baking sheet, top with chicken, and put it in a preheated oven at 375°F for 40 to 50 minutes.

Step 12

Serve with mashed potatoes or another favorite side dish.