HERBED ROAST CHICKEN

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I have been using this easy recipe for years. Marinating the chicken before roasting gives it a mild citrus tang and an attractive look. -Samuel Onizuk, Elkton, Maryland

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

One 2-gallon resealable plastic bag
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)

Steps:

In the 2-gallon resealable plastic bag, combine the orange juice, oil, butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chives and seasonings. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Place bag in a pan. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Preheat oven to 350°. Drain and discard marinade. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. , Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

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