Easy Lime Basil Roast Chicken

This was the first recipe my mom taught me - mostly so I could get it started before she would get home from work. It's so easy and yum! I always serve with plain white rice - the juice is great on it - and steamed broccoli.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6 -8  lbs whole chickens (any size would work though)
• 1 -2  lime
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons dried basil (more or less to taste)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Squeeze juice of halved lime(s) all over chicken.
3. Sprinkle liberally inside and out with basil.
4. Put 1 or 2 lime halves into cavity.
5. Cook approximately 30 minutes per pound, or until done.
6. Spoon juice over.