herb encrusted roast chicken
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A little labor intensive, but well worth it!
(1 rating)
yield
4 -6
prep time
45 Min
cook time
1 Hr 45 Min
method
Roast
Ingredients For herb encrusted roast chicken
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1 6-7 lbroasting chicken
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4 sprigea. fresh rosemary and thyme
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1/2 mdred onion, roughly chopped
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1/2 croughly chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 croughly chopped fresh cilantro
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1/4 croughly chopped fresh tarragon
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1/4 croughly chopped fresh dill
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2 Tbsproughly chopped fresh rosemary
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2 Tbsproughly chopped fresh thyme, leaves
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2 Tbsproughly chopped fresh chives
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1/4 cchopped nuts
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3-4 clovegarlic
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6 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin
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1 Tbspred wine vinegar
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1 Tbspsalt
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1 1/2 Tbspfreshly ground pepper
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1 cchicken broth
How To Make herb encrusted roast chicken
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1Preheat oven to 450°. Remove giblets and neck from chicken, rinse inside and out and pat dry. Place the herb sprigs in cavity. Tie legs together loosely. Loosen skin with fingers. Pulse the onion, herbs, nuts and garlic in a food processor. Add olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth. Using ½ of the herb paste; rub some of the paste under the skin and the rest all over the outside of the bird. Place in a roasting pan, breast side up. Pour the chicken broth in the pan. Cover chicken loosely with foil. Roast 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. Remove foil and roast for 80-90 minutes, basting occasionally. Remove to a platter and let stand 15 minutes before carving.
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2*With the other ½ of herb paste, mix with 1-2 cups of plain yogurt. Mix with fresh, chilled vegetables or on top of baked potatoes. Can also mix with your favorite salad dressing, to add a big flavor boost.
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