Superb Roasted Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon green tea rubs (a mixture of green tea leaves, sugar, and spices)
• 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds), giblets removed
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare the Green Tea Rubs:

• Combine the green tea leaves, sugar, and spices in a small bowl to create the green tea rubs. This mixture will be used to season the chicken.

Season the Chicken:

• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the chicken inside and out with the green tea rubs, pressing the rubs into the skin and under the skin of the breast to ensure they adhere well.

Prepare the Chicken Cavity:

• In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, thinly sliced onion, minced garlic, dried rosemary, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stuff this mixture into the cavity of the chicken.

Truss the Chicken:

• Truss the chicken by tying the legs together with kitchen twine and tucking the wings under the body.

Roast the Chicken:

• Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan, breast side up. Pour the chicken broth and white wine (if using) into the bottom of the pan.
• Roast the chicken for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue to roast for another 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh.

Rest the Chicken:

• Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest, tented with foil, for 15-20 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Prepare the Pan Sauce (optional):

• While the chicken rests, pour the pan juices into a small saucepan. Skim off any excess fat from the top. Boil the juices until they reduce and thicken slightly. If desired, mix in 1-2 tablespoons of butter to enrich the sauce.

Finish and Serve:

• Carve the chicken and transfer it to a serving platter. If you made a pan sauce, drizzle it over the carved chicken. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
• Serve the Superb Roasted Chicken immediately, with your favorite side dishes, and enjoy the delicious, moist, and flavorful chicken seasoned with the unique green tea rubs.