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Roast Chicken
Serves 6 |
A simply delicious way to enjoy a whole chicken.
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Ingredients:
| 1 whole chicken, 3-4 lb. |
| 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed |
| 1 lemon, cut in half |
| 4 oz butter |
| Salt, to taste |
| 2 sprigs thyme |
| 2 sprigs tarragon |
| Pepper, to taste |
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Place chicken in a roasting pan. Smear butter over entire chicken. Liberally season chicken with salt and pepper. Squeeze lemon halves over chicken to coat with juice.
- Place thyme and tarragon springs, squeezed lemons and garlic in the chicken.
- Place chicken in the oven and roast for 10-15 minutes. Pull chicken out and baste with pan liquids. Reduce oven heat to 375 degrees F. Roast for an additional 30-45 minutes. (Baste chicken every 10-15 minutes) (The chicken should be golden brown all over, with a crisp skin)
- Remove lemons, thyme and tarragon sprigs from chicken and enjoy.
| Main Ingredient: | Chicken |
| Cooking Method: | Roast |
| Course: | Dinner |
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