Whole roast chicken with butter, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and other herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 roasting chicken, about 4 to 5 pounds
- 1/2 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small onion, quartered
- Fresh herbs: 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary and 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°.Rub inside of chicken with lemon half; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the onion quarters, dried herbs, and parsley to chicken cavity. Place chicken in a shallow roasting pan and roast at 350° for about 20 minutes per pound. BAste with melted butter several times. Internal temperature should register about 175° on a meat thermometer.
source: about.com
