I found this sweet basil rub for roasted chicken on a chicken package and it is now one of our very favorite things to eat. And I mean favorite as in choose this above anything out of any category of food.
I use this rub on a whole roasting chicken and make it in the oven. The best part about this recipe is that the drippings make the most EXQUISITE gravy. The gravy is really rich and flavorful. If you make this and don’t make it with mashed potatoes and gravy, you are missing out on the full experience.
Seriously. Make the gravy.
Yummy!
Sweet Basil Rub for Chicken
Ingredients
Mix in a small bowl:
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/4 tsp granulated onion
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
Add:
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp dried sweet basil
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Directions
- Rub mixture into the chicken and roast the chicken according to package directions.
- Use the pan drippings to make gravy.
Enjoy!
You can see all of my recipes under Sallie’s Favorite Comfort Food Recipes. If you do try one of my recipes and like it, please come back and let me know in a comment. I truly do appreciate it when people do so!
I have been looking for this recipe forever! It is delicious. Thanks so much.
I used this recipe some time ago and loved it! I couldn’t find it again until today. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!
I still make this recipe….I got it from your blog many many years ago…..the gravy from this truly is exquisite! Absolute best.
This is the best way to have a chicken meal! I have done a similar version of yours and I totally agree, make the gravy!! Being from the South, chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy was a five star meal! Still is…
I am enjoying your Three Things in your Friday newsletter. Thanks for posting!
Yum! Now I just need to find chicken that has not been adulterated by chlorine soaks and genetic modification. Or cist prohibitive. So far, just Trader Joe’s and that is hours away. I have the recipe saved. Thank you Sallie
I buy Katie’s Best Chicken at Meijer and it’s excellent. It’s rare I get one that isn’t great. There is an organic option as well, but even the basic one is pricey so I have to stick with that.
I’ve had no problems with this with my EoE and make it twice a week.