herb-roasted chicken

Name: Herb-Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 teaspoon(s) dried sage; 1 clove(s) garlic, crushed; 1/8 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 - whole chicken (about 3 to 3 1/2 lbs.); 1 teaspoon(s) dried rosemary; 1 - onion, peeled; 2 cup(s) chicken broth; 6 - new potatoes, parboiled; 3 - bell peppers, deseeded and cut into chunks; 2 medium zucchini, cut into chunks; 1 - red onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil

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Teresa Malkemus

Bloomington, IN

Updated on Feb 23, 2011

This is one of my we're "having company" meals. It makes a nice presentation at the table and taste wonderful.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 40 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 - whole chicken (about 3 to 3 1/2 lbs.)
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 - onion, peeled
2 cups chicken broth
6 - new potatoes, parboiled
3 - bell peppers, deseeded and cut into chunks
2 medium zucchini, cut into chunks
1 - red onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil

How To Make herb-roasted chicken

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine butter, sage, garlic and pepper.
Step 3

Carefully loosen the skin from the chicken breast, be careful not to tear it.
Step 4

Spread 1/2 the herb mixture under the skin; rub the rest on top.
Step 5

Sprinkle with rosemary.
Step 6

Place onion in the chicken cavity and tie legs together with kitchen string.
Step 7

Pace chicken on rack in a roasting pan and pour broth into pan.
Step 8

Place lid on roasting pan or cover with foil and roast for 1 hour.
Step 9

Meanwhile, place new potatoes, peppers, zucchini and onion slices on separate baking tray.
Step 10

Uncover chicken and until juices run clear when meat is pierced, about 45 minutes longer.
Step 11

Drizzle vegetables with oil and then roast along side the chicken for 35 to 45 minutes until cooked and crisp around the edges.
Step 12

Transfer chicken to a serving platter and let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Step 13

Arrange vegetable around chicken on the serving platter.
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