Name: Buttery Roast Chicken
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh coarse brioche or challah breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons chopped thyme; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more; 1 (3 1/2–4-pound) chicken

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The word “buttery” is an understatement. Stuffing lots of butter and breadcrumbs under the skin makes for a most decadent and succulent bird.

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