Herbed Roast Chicken

Name: Herbed Roast Chicken
Ingredients: Chicken; 1 whole chicken (about 5 pounds), trimmed of excess fat, giblets discarded (see note); 1/2 cup table salt plus 1/4 teaspoon; 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves , lightly packed; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (see note); 6 medium scallions , green parts sliced thin (about 2/3 cup), whites reserved for another use; 1 medium garlic clove , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 teaspoon); Ground black pepper; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Sauce; 1 - 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon

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Ingredients

Chicken
1 whole chicken (about 5 pounds), trimmed of excess fat, giblets discarded (see note)
1/2 cup table salt plus 1/4 teaspoon
1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves , lightly packed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (see note)
6 medium scallions , green parts sliced thin (about 2/3 cup), whites reserved for another use
1 medium garlic clove , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
Ground black pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sauce
1 - 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon

Directions

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["2. Meanwhile, adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Mince herbs scallions, garlic, remaining 1/4 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper on cutting to fine paste. Transfer to med bowl and add butter. Using fork or stiff rubber spatula, mix until combined. Transfer 2 Ts herb butter to small bowl and refrigerate; set aside remainder at room temperature.", "3. Remove chicken from brine and rinse; pat dry with paper towels. carefully separate skin from each side of breast to form pocket. Place 1 T softened herb butter in each pocket. spread butter over breast meat. Season skin with pepper.", "4. Heat oil in ovensafe 12-\" skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Place chicken skin-side down in skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cook until lightly browned