Cooking

Browse:
My Recipe Box

May We Recommend

Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa
Find More Favorites

My Recipes

My Menu

My Shopping List

+ Add to Shopping List

Cook's Tools

Cooking Measurements
Wine Pairings
Cooking Terms
Bake, Broil or Grill?
My Recipe Box
Recipes
Menu
Shopping List
Array

Roast Chicken

Empty StarEmpty StarEmpty StarEmpty StarEmpty Star
Rate this Recipe
Serves 6 | 
A simply delicious way to enjoy a whole chicken.

Ingredients:

1 whole chicken, 3-4 lb.
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1 lemon, cut in half
4 oz butter
Salt, to taste
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs tarragon
Pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Place chicken in a roasting pan. Smear butter over entire chicken. Liberally season chicken with salt and pepper. Squeeze lemon halves over chicken to coat with juice.
  3. Place thyme and tarragon springs, squeezed lemons and garlic in the chicken.
  4. Place chicken in the oven and roast for 10-15 minutes. Pull chicken out and baste with pan liquids. Reduce oven heat to 375 degrees F. Roast for an additional 30-45 minutes. (Baste chicken every 10-15 minutes) (The chicken should be golden brown all over, with a crisp skin)
  5. Remove lemons, thyme and tarragon sprigs from chicken and enjoy.
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Cooking Method: Roast
Course: Dinner

Similar Recipes:

Rate this Recipe

Choose a rating
See Other Recipes Like This
Hanukkah
Spring
Winter
Fall
Summer

Crisp on the outside, gooey on the inside.

Crisp on the outside, gooey on the inside.
There are so many variations of the classic sandwich. Find a new favorite and share your love for one of the tastiest sandwiches around. View Recipes >

Traditional Irish Recipes for St. Patrick's Day

Traditional Irish Recipes for St. Patrick's Day
Enjoy these classic Irish dishes in honor of St. Patrick's Day. There's the traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage, Shepherd's Pie and even Irish Potato Soup. They're hearty, flavorful and easy to make! View Recipes >