Roasted Chicken for Phase 2

Roasted Chicken

nIngredients:nnOne 2 to 3 lbs. chickennn2 teaspoons of minced thymennUnsalted butter (Optional for phase 3)nnSalt and pepper to tastennDijon mustardnnDirections:n

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1. Preheat oven at 450ºF.

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2. Rinse whole chicken and pat dry inside out with paper towels.

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3. Add salt and pepper in the inside cavity and truss the chicken. Place the chicken breast-side up and then pass the string under the neck in the chicken’s front. Run the string towards the wings and legs.

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4. Put your thumbs on the wings to tuck them as you tighten the string so the wings firmly touch the body.

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5. Add salt and pepper to the chicken and place it in a roasting pan.

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6. Place the chicken in the oven and roast it until it’s done around 50 to 60 minutes.

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7. Remove it from the oven, then sprinkle the thyme on top. Baste the chicken with the chicken juices and let it sit for 15 minutes.

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8. After 15 minutes, you can remove the string and serve it.

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