ROASTED ORGANIC CHICKEN WITH HERBS

By á-172996

Serves 6

Per Serving:600 calories (400 from fat), 44g total fat, 12g saturated fat, 195mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 45g protein

Ingredients

• 1 (3.5-pound) whole organic chicken
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs such as thyme, rosemary and oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 onion, quartered (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Remove inside packet of innards from chicken, if included, and discard or reserve for another use. Pat chicken dry. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with herbs, salt and pepper on all sides and inside. Place on a roasting rack in a roasting pan, breast side up. For added flavor, place onion quarters inside the cavity. Tie legs together with kitchen twine to help the chicken keep its shape and cook more evenly. Roast 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and baste with juices in the pan. Return to oven, reduce oven temperature to 375°F and roast another 30 to 40 minutes, basting once or twice, until juices run clear when a knife is pierced into thigh or meat thermometer reaches 165°F. Cover and let rest 5 minutes before carving.