FRENCH HERB ROASTED CHICKEN

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With Herbs de Provence (with little or no lavender) , garlic and a gentle roasting time, this comes out fabulously seasoned and moist.

Provided by Elainia

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lbs roasting chickens
1/4 cup herbes de provence (with little to no lavender)
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon sea salt (or coarse salt)
1 quartered lemon (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash and dry your bird, place in a roasting pan.
  • Mix all the seasonings in a small dish.
  • Slip your finger under the skin of the chicken to make pockets, then pich some herbs between your fingers and rub it under the skin. be sure you get around the legs too.
  • With any seasonings left, sprinkle them inside the chicken cavity.
  • Quarter a lemon and stuff inside the chicken. (optional).
  • Roast at 375* for 1 1/2 hours or until the chicken juices run clear and the leg easily pulls away from the chicken.
  • If it starts to look overly brown, tent a piece of foil over it.
  • The drippings reduce nicely for gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.7, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 160.4, Sodium 732.2, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 38.1

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