Thursday, January 19, 2012

Roasted Chicken

After many failures finally figured out how to roast a chicken to perfection. After I thought I couldn't make it any better, I stumbled across a blog called She wears many hats and found a roasted turkey with mayo that knocked me off my chair. I decided to try this fabulous idea on my chicken that I had planned to make for dinner. She used fresh herbs on hers but I didn't have any so I used dried Italian seasoning. Basically what I learned from her was to add mayo and herbs to the skin along with butter in the cavity. But the rest is my old method. I have to say thank you to Amy because my roasted chicken is now PERFECT. What I love about cooking is that I constantly learn new tricks from other cooks. Looking forward to try it with fresh herbs.  

Ingredients

1 whole chicken
3 tbs mayo
2 tsp Italian seasoning
salt and pepper
1/4 stick of butter
5 cloves garlic

Directions

Heat oven to 375 degrees. slather mayo all over the entire chicken. sprinkle dried herbs and salt and pepper. Don't be stingy make sure the whole bird gets a little something. Put the 1/4 stick of butter and garlic cloves in the cavity. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Don't forget to let the chicken sit for at least 20 minutes. I have mine stand for 30 because I feel it keeps all the juices in and taste much better. I have made the mistake of cutting into it too early because I can't wait and all the juice runs out and the chicken is too dry. 

If you want to make a pan gravy and I highly recommend you do, follow these easy steps.

Ingredients

2 tbs butter
4 tbs flour
1 can of chicken broth

Directions

Add butter to the pan that you roasted the chicken in. Let it melt on medium heat. Add flour and blend together until it is bubbling. Add chicken broth slowly while scraping all the yummy bits of chicken off the bottom. Let it simmer and it will slowly thicken. Let me know if you think it is delish.


Pan Gravy

24 comments:

  1. I love you Andrea!!! My niece and I are going to start cooking..and you are going to be our teacher..thank you :)
    Love ya,
    Deanna

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    1. Thanks for the wonderful comment. I hope to be a good teacher. Love you also.

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  2. Really simple and delicious looking chicken. I just love mayo.

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  3. Hi Andrea-Just realized you're following my blog...followed you back. The recipe for the roasted chicken is truly the BEST!
    I used to make it like this, but now I have to cut down on fat, and butter, carbs, and the whole works since I joined WeightWatchers, again!
    Love your comforting dinner, and the yummy gravy for sure...just can't leave out the gravy!
    Thanks for sharing:DDD

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    1. I know what you mean. I was on weight watchers 2 years ago and have been able to keep the weight off. I think they are great and keep up the good work. My sister had a baby 5 months ago and I just go her to join. She is doing great and I am passing your blog on to her. thanks for taking time to check out my blog.

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  4. Yay! Ya know, I have yet to try it on chicken, and I roast one almost every week. Doing it next time!

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    1. Thanks for coming to check it out. I love your blog and find so many of your recipes have great ideas.

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  5. Hi Andrea, this recipe looks fantastic. I deft will make this dish. :)

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  6. This dish looks dalicious! I love chicken so much!

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  7. This looks great, I'd never have thought of using mayo for this! Thanks for following, am following back.

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  8. Hi there! thanks for your comment over at Home is Where The Cookies Are! This chicken looks delicious - my family LOVES them some roasted chicken - and I love the smell of it in the oven. Such cozy atmosphere for the winter. . . .

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  9. This looks so delicious Andrea!Nice recipe :)

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  10. Hi Andrea, I am intrigued by the whole mayo idea, will definitely give this a try! xx

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  11. Mmm, that pan gravy looks like liquid gold! Thanks for stopping by Foodness Gracious :)
    Take care...

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  12. wow that looks so delicious!! Never tried the mayo tip, but I plan to soon. And that picture of the pan gravy is making my mouth water haha. Love your blog! New follower over here :)

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  13. What a great recipe, this looks delicious! Fabulous blog, so glad to be a new follower! xoxo

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  14. We just always love a classic like this and you have a new version to try. Thanks, Sherry

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  15. That looks perfect! I love to make roast chicken with mashed potatoes too. I'll have to try out your gravy recipe.

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  16. Oh no. I'm in deep trouble because I am going to have to make this TONIGHT for dinner and tonight is just too far away. I have been craving this type of meal for the past few days. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

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  17. Roast chicken is one of my favorite cozy comfort food dinners and yours looks fantastic!

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  18. Just finished eating our fabulous chicken dinner! It was amazing! Thank you Andrea for the recipe and the easy instructions. Deanna

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    1. Thanks for letting me know. I am so happy it turned out delish.

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  19. interesting... i just use olive oil on the skin and it works for me :)

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  20. It was a roasted chicken kinda night tonight, with mash potatoes and corn. It was easy and taste great. Used your easy gravy recipe and it was fantastic too! Thank you!

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