Whole chicken in a bag

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
2eachesCloves garlic;crushed
1teaspoonWhole thyme
1eachJuice of 1/2 lemon
3poundsWhole chicken
1eachSalt and pepper to taste
1eachCooking parchment paper
1eachPaper bag, lunch sack size
1eachAluminum foil

Directions

Prepare a dressing of the oil,garlic,thyme and lemon juice. Rub the bird with this dressing, and add a bit of salt and pepper. Tear off an 18-inch-long piece of parchment paper, and carefully wrap up the chicken. Place the bundle in a paper bag, and then wrap in aluminum foil. Place the bundle on a rack in the oven. Bake at 375 F for 1 hour and 15 minutes. From Jeff Smith's "The Frugal Gourmet" Formatted by Marge Nemeth-GNFK05B Submitted By RICH HARPER On 07-20-95