Roasted Chicken With Herbes De Provence

3KillerBs's Note:

Herbs de Provence can be hard to find. Try one of the health food stores or gourmet stores that sell bulk spices in little, plastic bags. This seasoning makes a nice change from the usual flavors Americans use with chicken. Its different without being weird. Garlic and a dash of sherry rounds out the flavor for a simple but delicious meal.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 roasting chicken
• 1 teaspoon herbes de provence
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon sherry wine, divided

Directions:

1. Wash and prep chicken. Place in roaster.
2. Peel the garlic clove by whacking it with the flat of a knife (yes, you could just take the peel off, but the smashing/bruising releases the flavor as well as removing the peel).
3. Put the garlic into the chicken's cavity.
4. Put 1/2 the sherry into the cavity and sprinkle half over the chicken's breast.
5. Sprinkle the Herbs de Provence over the chicken.
6. Roast, covered, at 350F for 60-90 minutes depending on the size of the chicken then remove the lid and roast uncovered another 15-30 minutes until the skin is crisp and the chicken is fully cooked.
7. If you want a sauce either use the pan juices to make gravy or deglaze the pan with a little white wine. Either would be delicious.