Houlihan's Herb-roasted Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup additional cider vinegar
• 4 teaspoons basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 2 tablespoons granulated onion
• 4 tablespoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 cup cold water

Recipe

• 1 for marinade base, place the onions, garlic and 1/2 cup cider vinegar in a blender and puree. place puree in mixing bowl. add the mustard, pepper, garlic power, sugar & salt. beat in oil with mixer at medium speed, then gradually add the additional 3/4 cup vinegar, mixing thoroughly.
• 2 to the base add the marinade spices and water. blend thoroughly. makes about 1 quart, enough for 2-2 pound chickens.
• 3 to cook, immerse split chicken or chicken parts briefly in the marinade (about 20 minutes, but i have marinaded over night too) place chicken on sheet pan and bake in 350 degree oven. 1 chicken split will take 1 to 1 1/2 hours. chicken parts will take 45 minutes to 1 hour.