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crispy skinned roast chicken

Recipe by
James Diggs
Leflore, OK

this is basically a roast chicken to use in preparation for my chicken and dumplings, its a bit of work, but totally worth it.

yield 3 -4
prep time 35 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Roast

Ingredients For crispy skinned roast chicken

  • 1
    2 lb. whole chicken
  • 1 stick
    butter, softened
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    basil
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make crispy skinned roast chicken

  • 1
    mix herbs and garlic powder with butter, stir well
  • 2
    separate skin from chicken, leaving connected around the edges, and massage butter compound under skin
  • 3
    salt and pepper top of skin
  • 4
    bake at 400 for about 45 minutes, until 165 degrees in the thigh.
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