Cajun Roast Chicken

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Whole chicken with a spread of herbs and wine, roasted to perfection, tender and juicy!

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  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Whole Chicken
  • 1 tsp dried basil (1 tbsp fresh)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano (1 tbsp fresh)
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 tsp wine vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Remove top rack from oven; preheat to 350°F.

Combine herbs and wine vinegar. Let sit for 10 minutes to make a paste.

Discard giblets. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Set chicken on vertical roaster. Spread herb mix on chicken.

Place on bottom rack of oven and roast until thermometer reads 180°F (approx. 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hrs). If the chicken is browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil.

Let stand 15 minutes and carve.

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