Herb Roasted Chicken (Convection-Microwave)

From the Sharp Carousel Convection Microwave Cookbook. Developed for convection microwave ovens between 700 & 1050 watts.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter, softened (or margarine)
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 3  tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground sage
• 3⁄4 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 3⁄4 teaspoon basil leaves
• 5 -6  lbs roasting chickens

Directions

1. Cream together margarine, garlic, Parmesan, sage, thyme & basil.
2. Turn chicken breast side up and gently work your fingers under the skin at the openings on each side of the breast.
3. Continue into thighs and legs and make the skin as smooth as possible.
4. Using fingers, spread herb mixture evenly under the skin.
5. Place chicken, breast side up on broiling trivet.
6. Bake 9 to 13 minutes PER POUND on High Mix setting or until chicken next to bone is no longer pink.