Every body(well not vegans and vegetarians) likes chicken it seems to stand on neutral ground. Is that why everything is described as tasting like chicken? The current species we know today is a hybrid of the red and grey fowl that were raised thousands of years ago in the Indian subcontinent. I found conflicting information as to who were the first people to domesticate chicken, some say India others China. Chicken meat is inexpensive and one of the most used meats in the world. Did you know that there are more chickens in the world than any other bird?
This recipe uses herbs as the main ingredient giving it a lot of flavor, and it’s both juicy and crispy. Mine is always served with fresh baked dinner rolls and available vegetables. The measurements depend on how big the bird is, you’ll need enough to coat the entire bird well on both sides. I am using a 1.5 kilo or 3.3 lb chicken.
Your Ingredients:
1 roasting chicken
1 large baking pan
sharp knife
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt & pepper, of each
1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
1 tsp (5 ml) paprika powder
1 tsp (5 ml) of each dried basil, oregano, thyme , rosemary,
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried parsley
1 chicken bouillon cube ( look for a low sodium and with out MSG )
1 cup ( 250 ml) warm water , to dilute bouillon
1. preheat the oven to 176˚c /350˚ F, combine all the spices, prepare the bouillon, clean and prepare the chicken.
2. The first step is the trick to getting the spices to give the chicken a lot of the flavor. Breast side up, either with a knife or using your hand ( if they are small enough) you need to separate the skin from the breasts. With either your hand or a couple of fingers rug some of the spice mixture into both the chicken breast, and then rub spice mixture on top directly on the skin. Next try to do the same on the drumsticks, make a small incision for a couple of fingers and rub as well and as much spices underneath the skin. Use the remaining spice mixture to rub and cover the entire chicken top and bottom. Cross the drumsticks then put it in the roasting pan.
3. Dilute the bouillon in the water making sure it breaks up. Pour only a quarter of the liquid into the pan. Reserve the rest of the bouillon, you will add it gradually as the chicken cooks and the liquid in the pan begins to absorb. Check the chicken every 30 minutes and don’t let the bouillon dry out, keep adding it. I cooked this chicken for 2 hours ( cooking time depends on weight, higher weight = longer cooking time. Please double check proper cooking times for the weight you use). I check on it every 30 minutes, the fat will begin to melt off and collect in the pan. Spoon up that liquid/fat mixture and pour it over the top of the chicken. Half way through the cooking time, flip the chicken over and cook for 30 minutes ( pour some of the collected liquid from the pan again), after 30 minutes flip again then finish roasting breast side up again.
Ready to serve!, it’s one of the easiest dinners to make and doesn’t require to much attention, perfect if you have laundry or like me have ironing to do ( I hate ironing ). Roasted chicken goes well with green beans and mash potatoes (mine are the instant kind, I can’t make them from scratch they always turn out bad. Why is it that I have no problem with other more complicated dishes but this I just can’t. Anyone have a good recipe? ) Or serve with your favorite veggies. Don’t forget the fresh baked rolls, they are yummy.
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Roasted Juicy and Crispy Herb Chicken
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This juicy and crispy roasted herb chicken is perfect for Sunday night dinner. A delicious recipe that is easy and quick to prepare with mouthwatering results.
Author: SpicieFoodie.com &Nancy Lopez-McHugh
Recipe type: Dinner, Roast, Main, Chicken
Cuisine: International, Chicken
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
Ingredients for one 3.3 lb or 1.5 kilo chicken:
- 1 whole chicken
- ½ tsp salt & pepper, of each
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp of each dried basil, oregano, thyme , rosemary,
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- 1 chicken bouillon cube ( look for a low sodium and without MSG )
- 1 cup (250 ml) warm water to dilute bouillon in
- 1 large baking pan
- sharp knife
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200c /392f. In a small bowl combine all the spices, dilute bouillon cube in warm water. Trim away excess fat from the chicken around the bottom and legs. This fat normally is how the chicken legs are held together but I don’t care for the extra fat so I discard it.
- The first step is the trick to giving the chicken a lot of the flavor with the spices. Breast side up, either with a knife or using your hand (if they are small enough) you need to separate the skin from the breasts. With either your hand or a couple of fingers rug some of the spice mixture into both the chicken breast, and then rub spice mixture on top directly on the breast skin. Next try to do the same on the drumsticks, make a small incision for a couple of fingers and rub as much spices underneath the skin. Use the remaining spice mixture to rub and cover the entire chicken top and bottom. If you left the excess fat around this area, cross the drumsticks then put it in the roasting pan.Otherwise just place the chicken in the roasting pan.
- Pour a quarter of the liquid into the pan. Reserve the rest of the bouillon, you will add it gradually as the chicken cooks and the liquid in the pan begins to absorb. Roast the chicken in the center of the oven. I check on it every 30 minutes, the fat will begin to melt off and collect in the pan. Spoon up that liquid/fat mixture and pour it over the top of the chicken. Half way through the cooking time, flip the chicken over and cook for 30 minutes (pour some of the collected liquid from the pan again), after 30 minutes flip again then finish roasting breast side up again. I cooked this chicken for 2 hours (cooking time depends on weight, higher weight = longer cooking time.
Serve:
- Once roasted the necessary time place the chicken on a cutting board and allow to cool for 5 minutes before carving. Serve with fresh seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, warm dinner rolls and a glass of wine. Now that’s a meal!
Notes
Cooking time depends on weight, higher weight = longer cooking time. Please double check proper cooking times for the weight or your chicken on this site, http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--911/chicken-cooking-times.asp
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