July 12, 2010
Herb Roast Chicken
Just a brushing of butter and herbs before cooking ensures chicken meat that’s juicy and skin that’s irresistibly crispy.
Servings: 4
Prep Time:
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time:
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 chicken (about 1 1/2 to 13/4 pounds)
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Cut the chicken in half. Arrange chicken, skin side up, in a roasting pan.
Combine butter, lemon juice, oregano, rosemary, sage, salt and black pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
Brush the chicken with butter mixture.
Roast until juices run clear, about 20 minutes. Broil 6 inches from heat for 3 minutes.
Secret Tip
Rosemary is one of the easiest herbs to grow, as it is tolerant of cold, drought and poor soil. Just plant it in plenty of sunshine and protect it when temperatures fall below 20ºF.
