Herb Roasted Chicken

Prep Time: 10 min   Cook Time: 1 hour 40 min

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon dried sage

1 clove garlic, crushed

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 whole chicken (3.5 lbs)

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 onion, peeled

2 cups chicken broth

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 375° F.  In a small bowl, combine butter, sage, garlic and pepper.  Carefully loosen the skin from the chicken breast, being careful not to tear it.

2.  Spread half of the herb mixture under the skin; rub the rest on top.  Sprinkle with rosemary.  Place onion in chicken cavity and tie legs together with kitchen string.

3.  Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan and pour broth into pan.  Cover pan with foil and roast for 1 hour.

4.  Uncover chicken and roast until juices run clear when meat is pierced, about 40 minutes longer.  Transfer to a serving dish.  Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.