Herb Butter for Poultry
Elevate your poultry dishes with this rich and aromatic Herb Butter for Poultry, a quick and flavorful way to enhance roasted chicken, turkey, or other favorite cuts. Made with a creamy base of softened unsalted butter, this recipe combines fresh parsley, rosemary, and thyme with the zesty brightness of lemon and the bold flavor of garlic. Seasoned perfectly with salt and freshly ground black pepper, this versatile butter can be shaped into a convenient log and refrigerated for easy use. Whether slathered under the skin for juicy, flavorful meat or brushed over the surface for a golden finish, this herb butter transforms any poultry recipe into an unforgettable culinary experience. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the secret ingredient your poultry dishes have been waiting for!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter.
Stir in the finely chopped parsley, rosemary, and thyme until evenly distributed throughout the butter.
Add the minced garlic and lemon zest, and mix well to incorporate the flavors.
Season the butter with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly combined.
Transfer the herb butter onto a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Shape it into a log or patty for convenient use.
Refrigerate the butter for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up and the flavors to meld together.
Use the herb butter under the skin of poultry for moisture and flavor during roasting, or spread it over the surface before or after cooking for a burst of fresh, herbaceous taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
832 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.8 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.0 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 247 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 2381 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 141 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
