Herb Rubbed Roaster

Directions

1. 1
   Properly clean chicken, be sure to remove giblets.
2. 2
   Rinse thoroughly and pat chicken dry.
3. 3
   Brush chicken with olive oil.
4. 4
   In a small bowl, stir together herbs de Provence, salt, red pepper, and black pepper.
5. 5
   Rub 2 tablespoons of herb mixture onto the bird, sprinkle remaining mixture on the inside of bird.
6. 6
   Allow bird to sit for 1 hour to absorb flavors.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
8. 8
   Roast chicken for 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours or until meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.
9. 9
   Note: A meat thermometer is your best friend when cooking meat.
10. 10
    It assures the meat is cooked to the proper temperature.