PERFECT ROAST CHICKEN
This is truly a remarkable and impressive dinner that is so easy to make. If you are looking for easy recipe to make this holiday season that will feed a crown, look no further. This roasted chicken is flavorful, juicy and delicious served with your favorite side dish such as rice and vegetables.
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 lb. chicken
3 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
Filling the cavity: 4 sprigs of thyme, 2 sprigs of sage, 1/2 lemon cut in half, 4 cloves of garlic crushed, 2 bay leaves, handful of parsley.
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
STEPS:
Preheat the oven to 375 F°.
ground pepper inside and out and stuff the cavity with thyme, garlic, parsley, lemon, sage and close with cooking twine.
Rub the bird very well with butter on all sides.
Season the chicken with salt and freshly.
Add the bird to a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
Roast for 1 hour 20 minutes or until golden brown and the inside temperature registers 165 F°, turning the bird over half way and basting from time to time.
Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Serve the chicken hot with roasted potatoes.