Aromatic thyme, onion and garlic spread under the chicken skin permeates both the mild white and richer dark meat as it roasts to golden perfection. And why not roast potato fries around the bird at the same time?
Savoury sage
Use 1 teaspoon (5 mL) dried rubbed sage in place of thyme in butter mixture.
Garlic-tarragon
Use 1 teaspoon (5 mL) dried tarragon in place of thyme in butter mixture and increase garlic to 2 minced garlic cloves.