Italian Country Roasted Chicken

By á-25087

While waiting for your trip to Europe, bring a taste of Italy home. Roast a chicken with a special blend of seasonings that will make you think you are there.

Ingredients

• Roast Chicken Seasoning:
• 1 ⁄2 cup kosher salt
• 1 ⁄2 cup paprika
• 1 ⁄2 cup lemon pepper
• 1 ⁄2 cup Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
• Roasted Chicken:
• 1 (6 lb) roasting chickens
• 2 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressing
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle lemon juice
• 1 ⁄3 cup roast chicken seasoning

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together Roast Chicken Seasoning ingredients. Set aside.

Place the chicken in a 2 gallon resealable plastic bag. Pour a mixture of the Italian dressing and lemon juice over chicken, turning to coat.

Marinate in refrigerator for 3 hours, turning every 30 minutes.

Remove chicken from bag and drain. Season generously with 1/3 cup Roast Chicken Seasoning.

Preheat the oven to 375.

Arrange chicken on a rack in a baking pan. Tent loosely with foil.

Bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer registers 170 to 180F, removing the tent during the last 20 minutes.

Let stand for 10 minutes before carving.