FRENCH ROAST CHICKEN RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS: 1 large roasting chicken (3-4 lb.) 1/2 lemon salt and pepper 1 tsp. fresh tarragon or 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon 3 to 4 strips bacon 2 to 4 Tbls. butter; melted fresh watercress garnish DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400. Wipe chicken with damp towel. Rub with lemon. Sprinkle cavity with tarragon. Salt and pepper outer skin. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover with bacon and roast for 30 minutes. Remove bacon, baste with butter and pan juices. Roast another 30 minutes. Baste, and roast a final 10 minutes. Remove chicken, let stand 5 minutes before carving. Garnish with watercress. CLick here to print the recipe : Try an other recipe: Back to home Random recipe Most popular recipes