Herb Roasted Chicken

* Exported from Key Home Gourmet *

Herb Roasted Chicken

Recipe By : Land O Lakes Recipe Collection Cookbook #18
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:10
Categories : Chicken

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 4 to 5 lb. chicken
1/4 cup butter -- softened
1 teaspoon rosemary -- crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons parsley -- chopped
1 teaspoon garlic -- finely chopped

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Secure wings and legs to body of chicken. In small
bowl stir together all herb rub ingredients; rub onto chicken. Place chicken,
breast side up, on rack in roasting pan. Bake for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until
fork tender.

Variations: Herb butter chicken with vegetables: Double ingredients for herb
rub. Rub half onto chicken; reserve remaining half. Place 6 new potatoes, cut
in half; 6 carrots, cut in half crosswise and 2 medium onions, cut into
quarters, on bottom of pan around chicken. Dollop reserved herb rub evenly
over vegetables. Baste chicken and vegetables occasionally during baking time.


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Serving Ideas : I often make this with only chicken breasts.