Baked Chicken

Well this picture didn't take very well, but let me assure you this is one HOT baked chicken!  This recipe is sure to please.

Baked Chicken

1 whole chicken (remove heart/etc)
1/2 stick real butter at room temperature
Seasonings
     1 Tbsp. sea salt
     1 Tbsp. ground pepper
     1 tsp. Rosemary
     1 tsp. garlic powder
     1 tsp. Basil
     1/2 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning

Place chicken on a deep roasting pan.  *I use my cast-ironed skillet*
In a small bowl, mix all of the seasonings and dump them into the butter.  Mix well with a spoon. Using your hands, rub the entire chicken with the butter and put what's left over inside the chicken. 

Bake in a 325 degree oven for 1 hour.  Every 15 minutes turn the chicken so that it is on a different side, ending with the breast up.  Turn up the heat to 400 the last 10 minutes of baking.

Be sure to check the chicken to make sure it is done.  Place a knife between the leg and thigh.  If it is not pink, the chicken is done.  Let rest for about 15 minutes before slicing so that it stays juicy.  This is key!

Enjoy!