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Dinner Idea: Roast Chicken

11/16/2011

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      So, I had never really roasted anything.  I have a beautiful, new, shiny roaster that we received as a wedding present 2 1/2 years ago.  I decided it was time.  I bought a whole chicken at the farmer's market.  If you are a local, I would recommend the Cache Creek chicken from the Sunday farmer's market.  I would also recommend the Lucky Dog beef.  
       I asked the lady that sold me the chicken for some cooking advice.  Per her instruction I completely covered the chicken with salt.  Now I am a big time salt-o-holic, and even for me I was worried this was overkill.  However, the chicken did not turn out salty, it was delicious! After this rub or sprinkle on whatever herbs you think are the tastiest.  I put on some basil, garlic, season all, and a poultry blend.  At the end I sprinkled a bit chili powder for a little kick.  Place the chicken in the roaster with the lid on at 400 degrees.

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       After about 45 minutes I added the potatoes.  Make sure to poke them with a fork so they don't burst. I basted them with the juice that had dripped from the chicken.  It was all full of the delicious herbs. If you use bigger potatoes, put them in earlier.  I also basted the chicken a bit.  Continue baking it for roughly another half hour. The whole thing took about 1 1/2 hours to roast. 
        I was of course nervous about overcooking it, so I cut the chicken open (twice) to test it.  Thus, it has two ugly slices in the top.  The chicken tasted rich and juicy.  I got high marks from the husband.  I would highly recommend it!

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