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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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For Sunday dinner or anytime. Ingredients:
1 medium lemon |
2 garlic cloves, divided |
1/4 cup minced fresh basil, divided |
1 broiler-fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds) |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Finely grate the peel from lemon to measure 2 teaspoons Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice from one half. Set aside.
2. Slice one garlic clove; place sliced garlic, 2 tablespoon basil and the remaining lemon half in the chicken cavity.
3. Place chicken breast side up in a shallow roasting pan; rub with reserved lemon juice.
4. Mince remaining garlic; combine with butter and reserved lemon peel.
5. Brush mixture over chicken.
6. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining basil.
7. Bake uncovered, at 375* for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180*.
8. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
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