EASY LIME BASIL ROAST CHICKEN

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This was the first recipe my mom taught me - mostly so I could get it started before she would get home from work. It's so easy and yum! I always serve with plain white rice - the juice is great on it - and steamed broccoli.

Provided by WickedCook17

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 3h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 -8 lbs whole chickens (any size would work though)
1 -2 lime
1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil (more or less to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Squeeze juice of halved lime(s) all over chicken.
  • Sprinkle liberally inside and out with basil.
  • Put 1 or 2 lime halves into cavity.
  • Cook approximately 30 minutes per pound, or until done.
  • Spoon juice over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.5, Fat 46.5, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 213.9, Sodium 199.6, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 50.4

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