Ingredients

  • 1 (2 to 3 lb.) broiler
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 tsp. onion salt
  • 1/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 (5 to 6 oz.) can tomato juice
  • 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh basil
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 2 packets Equal

Method

  • Rinse chicken and pat dry.
  • Pull neck skin to back and twist wing tips under.
  • Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Combine Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic and onion salts; sprinkle some seasoning mixture inside and rub remaining outside of chicken. Tie legs together.
  • Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Roast, uncovered, in 375° oven for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Cover and let stand 15 minutes before carving.