Ingredients
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1 (4- 5 lb) whole chicken
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5 cloves garlic, smashed
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1 (0.5 oz) pkg Nature's Promise® Organic Roasting Blend
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2 cups low-fat buttermilk
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1 tbsp olive oil
Steps
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Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper. To a large resealable bag, add the chicken, garlic, and roasting blend. Stand the bag up and carefully add the buttermilk. Seal bag well. Place on a large plate and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 48 hours.
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To roast chicken: Remove the chicken from bag and discard brine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place chicken in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Let stand at room temperature 20 min. Rub chicken all over with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Meanwhile, adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 450°F. Roast chicken 1 hour, rotating skillet halfway through, until a meat thermometer inserted in the thigh reaches 165°F. If chicken browns too quickly, cover with foil.
