Easy Roasted Avalon Chicken

CATEGORY: chicken

Ingredients

1 Whole Avalon Acres Farms Chicken

2 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 T Dried (or 2 T Fresh) Herbs (equal parts thyme, rosemary and/or sage)

Kosher Salt

Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.  Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry.  Rub with olive oil and generously sprinkle with herbs, salt and pepper on all sides and inside.  Place on a roasting rack in a roasting pan, breast side up.  Quarter an onion and/or apple and stuff inside the chicken for added flavor.  Your chicken is already trussed, this helps keep the chicken′s shape and cook more evenly.

Place the chicken (breast side up) in a very hot oven (450 degrees) uncovered for 20-25 minutes.  This will sear the outside of the chicken, giving it a nice color and locking in juices.  Paprika also helps with a nice browning color.  Remove the chicken and reduce heat to 350 degrees.  Turn the chicken over so the breast side is down and finish cooking at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until the juices run clear or a meat thermometer reaches 170 degrees.  Let rest for 5 minutes before carving.  Serve 2 (with leftovers) or Serves 4