Lemon Basil Chicken

Ingredients:

1 medium lemon

2 garlic cloves, divided

atleast 2 Tbsp. basil

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-4 lbs)

2 Tbsp. butter, melted

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

Finely grate the peel from the lemon to measure 2 tsp. Cut lemon in half; squeeze juice from one half. Set aside. Slice one garlic clove (I just use garlic powder - there is a conversion on the bottle); place sliced garlic, 2 Tbsp. basil and the remaining lemon half in the chicken cavity.

Place chicken breast side up, in a shallow roasting pan; rub with reserved lemon juice. Mince remaining garlic; combine with butter and reserved lemon peel. Brush mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining basil.

Bake uncovered, at 375 degrees for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

This makes a perfect dinner! We loved it because the chicken came out so moist and tender. It was delicious!