roasted chicken

Let me introduce you to herbes de provence! It is a blend of herbs that they supposedly use in the south of France. It really adds something different and delicious to whatever you are making. I have used it in marinara sauces and on roasted chicken.

I buy a roaster chicken with a pop-up timer. To get that beautiful golden color the secret is butter! Grab about a tablespoon of soft butter in your hand and spread under the skin of the breast all the way to the other side, repeat on the other side. Sprinkle the herbes de provence, a little lavender, salt and pepper and cook at the recommended temperature until the timer pops. Start basting every 15-20 minutes after the first 45 minutes to 1 hour.