Roasted Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   Remove fat from around neck and remove third joint of wing.
3. 3
   Season chicken inside and out with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Stuff basil in cavity and under skin.
5. 5
   Place garlic in cavity.
6. 6
   Truss with twine.
7. 7
   Heat oil in heavy oven-proof pan and brown chicken on both sides.
8. 8
   Spread butter on breast and place the pan in the oven, breast side toward the back.
9. 9
   Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or 20 minutes per pound.
10. 10
    Transfer the bird to a cutting board.
11. 11
    Place the pan over heat and deglaze pan with the wine and then the stock.
12. 12
    Serve with roast summer vegetables or salad.