Herb Roasted Chicken with Carrots and Brussel Sprouts

From Kristi's Kitchen

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Ingredients:

4 lb. whole organic chicken

1 recipe Herb Rub (recipe below)

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. thyme

1/4 tsp. basil

Drizzle of honey

1 small organic orange(optional)

4-5 organic carrots, cut into chunks

1/2 -3/4 lb fresh brussel sprouts, blanched

Herb Rub: (4lb. of meat)

1 1/2 tbsp. sea salt

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1/4 tsp. paprika

2 tbsp. olive OR grapeseed oil

-Combine all ingredients into a paste and rub away!

Directions:

-Drain, rinse and pat chicken dry

-Set chicken in roasting dish

-Rub 1 tsp. of Herb rub per quarter between the skin and meat of chicken

-Slather remaining rub on outside skin of the chicken

-Shake remaining seasonings on inside cavity of chicken

-Blanch the brussel sprouts for a few minutes in lightly salted water

-Stuff cavity with half of the orange and as many brussel sprouts as will fit

-Place remaining brussel sprouts and carrots around chicken in roasting dish

-Drizzle the entire dish with honey and oil

-Squeeze the remaining half of the orange over the chicken

-Lightly sprinkle a bit extra salt, thyme, pepper, garlic, basil, thyme and paprika over the top

-Roast in a preheated 375 degree oven for 1 hour & 40 minutes or until juices between the leg joint runs clear -cover with parchment about halfway through to prevent top of chicken from burning

-Once completely cooked let meat rest for 10 minutes before carving

Serve with a nice spinach & strawberry salad

Use the leftovers to make absolutely fabulous chicken salad -Dinner and next day's lunch...

You can also take the bones and pan drippings and add about a quart of water -bring to a boil and simmer for 20-30 minutes- adjust seasoning to taste and you have an amazing chicken stock...some brown rice pasta and few extra veggies and presto -delicious chicken noodle soup!

3 in 1!

Happy Eating!