{Perfect} Herb & Garlic Roasted Chicken

Mmm...sometimes I impress myself.  This chicken is effortless and comes out beautifully; crispy golden skin and fork tender.

With value and sustainability in mind, it's a really good idea to buy and use a make use of a whole chicken.  I generally use a bird in two meals: the breasts in other recipes (see: Chicken Piccata) and then roast the legs, thighs and wings.  If for no other reason than wanting excellent flavor, buy organic. The herbs and garlic add nutrition, and loads of flavor!

Perfect Herb & Garlic Roasted Chicken
3 servings

Ingredients:

2 chicken legs
2 chicken thighs
2 chicken wings
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 T cold organic butter, diced
1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced finely
1/8 tsp thyme powder
1/8 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp sea salt
Pinch black pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400*.  Wash and pat chicken dry.  Remove excess fat. By excess, I mean a huge glob, not the skin.  For flavor's sake leave the skin on!  Stuff the butter chunks and minced garlic under the skin.  Evenly sprinkle the rest of the seasonings on top.  Bake for 55 min. When the chicken is at around 25 and 45 minutes, baste or spoon juices over the top to keep moist and crisp up the skin.  Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with lots of veggies, brown rice, quinoa, etc.

Make this.  Feed your friends or family.  Let me know how you liked it! ;)