GARLIC-HERB RUB FOR POULTRY
About 3 tablespoons
Use these proportions for a chicken weighing about 4 pounds. Double the ingredients for a larger bird. Note that this does not contain any salt, so you will still need to salt the skin of the chicken.
Mix together in a small bowl:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Finely grated zest of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, thyme, sage, or a combination
- (1 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
Carefully loosen the skin around the breast, thighs, and drumsticks with your fingers and spread the herb mixture under the skin.