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August 8, 2011
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Roast Chicken with Rosemary

Chicken From The Oven
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
50 minutes

Broilers and fryers are different names for the same chicken. They usually weigh between 3 and 41/2 pounds. Choose one that is closer to 3 pounds for the most tender meat.

Broilers and fryers are different names for the same chicken. They usually weigh between 3 and 41/2 pounds. Choose one that is closer to 3 pounds for the most tender meat.

Ingredients

Serves 4 

  • 1 (3-pound) chicken
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
Directions
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425° F. Rinse chicken inside and out and pat dry. Rub generously with salt and pepper inside and out. Cut onion into wedges.

  2. 2

    Place 2 onion wedges, garlic and parsley in chicken cavity. Place chicken breast side up in a shallow roasting pan.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle with olive oil, rosemary and thyme. Arrange remaining onion wedges in pan and pour wine around chicken.

  4. 4

    Roast for 50 minutes or until juices run clear when pierced with a fork, basting occasionally with pan juices. Cover with foil and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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Crush the herbs between your fingers to release their perfume and flavor before rubbing them on the chicken.

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