Lemon Basil Chicken

For Sunday dinner or anytime.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  medium lemon
• 2  garlic cloves, divided
• 1⁄4 cup  minced fresh basil, divided
• 1  broiler-fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Finely grate the peel from lemon to measure 2 teaspoons Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice from one half. Set aside.
2. Slice one garlic clove; place sliced garlic, 2 tablespoon basil and the remaining lemon half in the chicken cavity.
3. Place chicken breast side up in a shallow roasting pan; rub with reserved lemon juice.
4. Mince remaining garlic; combine with butter and reserved lemon peel.
5. Brush mixture over chicken.
6. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining basil.
7. Bake uncovered, at 375* for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180*.
8. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving.