Baked Chicken in Parchment Paper

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Measure the parchment paper for the size of the baking dish, then double it over.

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the packaging, make sure to remove the giblets, and drain any liquid from the cavity.

Step 4

Place the chicken in the baking dish.

Step 5

Add the softened butter, fresh herbs, and minced garlic to a small dish and stir together.

Step 6

Pull the skin of the chicken up and take half of the butter mixture, and spread it under the skin. Place the skin back down and rub the other half of the butter all over the top of the chicken. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.

Step 7

Fold the other half of the parchment paper over the top of the chicken, then tuck the ends in. Fold the excess together and fold in the sides to create a bag.

Step 8

Place in the oven and bake for 2 hours.

Step 9

Remove the chicken from the oven. With a pair of scissors, carefully cut away the top piece of parchment paper.

Step 10

Take a baster and squirt the juices over the top a few times, then place back into the oven for 30 minutes more.

Step 11

Remove the chicken from the oven, remove the twine, and slice. Enjoy!