MUSTARD-ROASTED CHICKEN

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I drooled on the page of the book I found this recipe in. That was a positive indication that I needed to make this dish. ;o) All Hail the Poultry! The chicken needs to marinate for at least four hours (or overnight), so be sure to start in advance. Time estimate doesn't include the 4+ hour marination, but DOES include the subsequent 1 hour marination period. Serve with roasted potatoes, sautéed spinach or rubber tires. It's all good.

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
16 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed (yes, 16!)
2 whole chickens, rinsed, patted dry (just under 4 lbs each)
6 fresh rosemary sprigs
6 fresh sage sprigs

Steps:

  • Whisk mustard, olive oil, parsley and thyme in small bowl to blend. Stir in garlic.
  • Spread mustard mixture generously inside cavities and over outside of chickens.
  • Place chickens in glass baking dish; cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Let chickens stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle chickens generously inside and out with salt and pepper; let chickens stand 30 minutes longer.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F Spread any accumulated mustard marinade from dish over chickens. Place rosemary and sage sprigs atop chickens.
  • Roast chickens until juices run clear with fork is inserted into thickest part of thigh, basting occasionally with pan juices, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • Carve chickens and arrange on platter. Spoon some of the pan juices over and serve.

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