Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

GingerlyJ's Note:

This is easy enough for weeknights but nice enough for company

• Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-8

Yield: 1.0 chicken

• 1 tablespoon rosemary
• i lemon
• 5 -7 lbs roasting chickens
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves
• 10 1/3 ounces cream of chicken soup
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup water

Directions:

1. Heat the oven to 375°F Grate 1 1/2 teaspoons zest and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from the lemon.
2. Stir the lemon zest, lemon juice, soup, rosemary, thyme and garlic in a medium bowl. Reserve 1 cup soup mixture for the gravy. Place the chicken into a shallow roasting pan.
3. Roast the chicken for 20 minutes. Brush the chicken with 1/4 cup soup mixture.
4. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken to a serving platter and keep warm.