On a recent trip to Pier1 I found a roasting pan on clearance for just $25. I had only cooked a full bird once before. When I was 16 my mom had me cook our family's Thanksgiving dinner. It was a lot of fun but whole poultry just seemed a bit too daunting with out my mom in the kitchen to answer my questions. I thought it was time to give it a try on my own, get some good use out of my new roasting pan, and hopefully find another healthy meal to enjoy on a regular basis.I did a quick search online and discovered Eating Well's Simple Roast Chicken Recipe. It didn't have too many ingredients, simple cooking instructions, and even had calorie information. I followed the recipe exactly instead of my usual glance and do whatever I want type of cooking. I'm glad I did. Even though I was hesitant about using tarragon in the stuffing (I don't like the smell of it) everything turned out delicious!
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| Nothing is so satisfying as a perfectly golden brown meat. |
I served the roasted chicken, minus the onion herb stuffing, with roasted vegetables and a box of Stove Top Chicken Stuffing. I cooked on the rack above the chicken for the last 30 minutes. Just drizzle with olive oil and throw some extra tarragon and thyme with some carrots, pearl onions and mushroom caps.
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| Perfect side dish: oven roasted vegetables with thyme. |
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