Herb-Roasted Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. sage
1/4 tsp. marjoram
1/4 tsp. pepper, divided
1/8 tsp. instant minced garlic
2 1/2 to 3 lb. whole fryer
1 small onion
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. parsley flakes

Preparation

Mix lemon peel,
oregano,
sage, marjoram, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and garlic in
small
bowl.
Gently
loosen
skin
from breast and
legs of
fryer.
Rub
herb
mixture
under
skin. Replace skin.
Place onion and
bay leaf in cavity of chicken. Secure legs together with
string.
In small bowl, mix parsley and
1/8 teaspoon
pepper.\tRub
onto
chicken
skin.
Place chicken breast-side up on
roasting rack in microwave.
Microwave at High for 18 to
24
minutes, or until legs move freely and juices run clear, rotating rack twice.
Let chicken stand, covered, for 10 minutes before carving.