Baked Herb Chicken

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 350F.
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   Rinse and pat chicken dry including inside the chicken.
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   Place breast-side-up in a baking dish.
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   Make a paste of margarine, flour, salt and pepper, adding herbs of your choice.
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   Bruised garlic cloves, or a combination of sage and rosemary are some suggestions.
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    With your fingers, separate the skin from the breast meatloosen far backthen tuck the paste into the pocket and rub a little bit on the outside.
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    If desired, chop a lemon and tuck into the pocket with the paste or inside the cavity.
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    Bake for 35 minutes per pound, basting with the drippings once or twice toward the end.