Roasted Chicken

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix the salt, sugar, garlic, and all fresh herbs.

2. 2

   Rub the chicken with the mixture.

3. 3

   Lift the skin on top of the chicken, place the butter between the flesh and skin so it self-bastes as it cooks.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

5. 5

   Stuff the chicken cavity chopped oranges.

6. 6

   Place the chicken, breast side down, on a rack in a roasting pan.

7. 7

   Roast 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F and continue roasting until chicken is cooked (general rule of thumb for cooking chicken is 15 minutes per pound to cook and 10 minutes to rest).

8. 8

   Continue to baste with pan drippings through the cooking process.

9. 9

   When cooked the juices should run clear and the internal temperature should be 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.

10. 10

    Remove chicken from the oven and place on a serving platter.

11. 11

    Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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