Tahini Rubbed Chicken

Directions

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   *Preheat oven to 425
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   Combine tahini, chicken broth, juice of 1/2 lemon in a mixing bowl.
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   2.
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   Chop a handful of herbs and add to mixing bowl.
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   Whisk until incorporated.
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   3.
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   Stuff chicken cavity with both halves of lemon and half of the green onions.
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   Tie drumsticks.
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    4.
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    Season the outside of chicken with salt and pepper.
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    5.
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    Spoon 1/2 cup of the tahini mixture over the top of the chicken.
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    6.
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    Roast chicken for 15 minutes at 425.
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    Reduce heat to 350, baste chicken with additional tahini sauce and roast for another 15 minutes.
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    7.
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    Add diced onion and carrot to pan, baste chicken again, and continue to cook for 45 minutes or until juices run clear (and meat temp gets to at least 160).
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    After removing from oven, let chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving it.
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    Gravy 1.
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    Melt 1/2 Tablespoon of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
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    2.
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    Whisk in the remaining tahini mixture.
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    3.
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    Strain the juices from the roasting pan into the gravy and mix well.
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    4.
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    Season with salt and pepper to taste.