Oven-Baked Chicken

Ingredients

• Poultry 1 piece
• Parsley 5 sprigs
• Rosemary 3 sprigs
• Sage 2 sprigs
• Lemon 1 piece
• Butter 5 oz
• Garlic 1½ heads
• Carrot 1 piece
• Celery stalk 2 pieces
• Onion 1 head
• Dry White Wine 5 fl oz
• Salt to taste
• Ground Black Pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Chop 3 cloves of garlic, parsley, rosemary leaves, and sage.

Step 2

Combine them with softened butter, then add the zest of one lemon, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Using your fingers or a spoon, separate the skin from the chicken breast to create a pocket.

Step 4

Insert half of the butter mixture under the skin and distribute it evenly.

Step 5

Use the remaining mixture to coat the entire chicken, both inside and out.

Step 6

Squeeze the juice of a lemon inside the chicken and place a sprig of rosemary inside.

Step 7

Tie the legs with kitchen twine and tuck the wings behind the back.

Step 8

Coarsely chop the onion, carrot, and celery, and cut the head of garlic in half.

Step 9

Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, placing a halved head of garlic, onion, carrot, and celery next to it. Pour in the wine. Place in an oven preheated to 355°F (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for 45 minutes.

Step 10

Increase the temperature to 430°F, brush the chicken with the sauce from the bottom of the dish, and bake until golden brown for 10–15 minutes.