French Roast Chicken

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Ingredients

1 (3-4 pound) chicken

2 ounces Butter

1/2 teaspoon Tarragon

1/2 teaspoon Rosemary

1/2 pint Chicken broth

salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 . Rub the chicken well with butter. Put 1 ounce of butter inside the chicken with the herbs and seasonings. Generously sprinkle outside with salt and pepper. Set in a roasting pan with half the chicken broth. Roast for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Baste and turn frequently. The chicken should be well browned on all sides.

Add remaining chicken broth and reduce. Adjust seasonings and serve with chicken.