posted by Cissy 06-19-100 3:19 PM
Chicken with Fresh Herbs
4 chicken breasts, with bones and skin on
Assorted fresh herb leaves: French tarragon, thyme, lemon thyme, basil, oregano, sage
Melted butter (about 1/3 cup) or bottled vinaigrette salad dressing
Preheat oven to 350.
Ease skin away from the chicken meat and slip herb leaves under skin. Use one herb only from the above list, or a combination of herbs.
Brush breasts with melted butter or bottled vinaigrette and bake until chicken tests done (press with the back of a spoon; it should feel firm). Amount of baking time depends on size of chicken breasts.
Note: This procedure also works with a whole chicken or a Cornish game hen.