Roast Chicken

Ingredients:

1 Whole chicken, completely thawed

1/2 C Butter, cut into 1 tablespoon pieces

1 T Fresh rosemary or thyme

1/2 t Garlic powder

1/2 t Onion powder

1 t Salt

1/2 t Pepper

Directions:

Cut several slits in the skin over the chicken's breasts and insert most of the butter pieces. Rub about 2/3 of the spice mixture onto the meat under the skin. Rub remaining butter and spices on outside of skin. 

Place breast-side-up in a roasting pan and cook, uncovered, at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes per pound or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 180 degrees. 

Remove from oven and cover with lid letting the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes. 

 

* Adapted from http://penniesandpancakes.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-lazy-girls-roast-chicken-358-each.html