Herbs De Provence Roasted Chicken

Herbs De Provence Roasted Chicken

Healthy and flavorful meal, but most of the time it's an inexpensive option. Best thing about roasting a whole chicken is that it's a palate for many flavor combinations creating lots of variations. a blend of aromatic herbs from the southern hills of France that include a mixture of bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, chervil, oregano, tarragon, marjoram, and lavender. This unique blend of herbs creates a mouthwatering roasted chicken that smells as good as it tastes! Ingredients and how to make one are included below and you can check more related recipes like fillet of char at Gourmandia

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, 3 to 4 pounds 

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 

1 tablespoon herbs de provence 

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 

1/4 teaspoon black pepper 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 

2. With paper towels, pat dry the chicken. Pour olive oil onto the chicken and with your hands or a pastry brush, spread the oil evenly. 

3. In a bowl, combine Herbs de Provence, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Evenly sprinkle the herb mixture on the chicken. 

4. Place the chicken in a roasting pan (tying the legs together with cooking twine is optional for presentation) and place in the oven. Roast for 1 hour and 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices are no longer pink. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then carve and serve.