Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (3 to 3 1/2 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken
  • 3 medium red potatoes, peeled and quartered or 1 lb. whole tiny new potatoes
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 1 c. carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • paprika

Method

  • In a 3-quart casserole, combine water, bouillon, thyme, rosemary and bay leaves.
  • Rinse chicken; pat dry.
  • Place chicken, breast side down, in casserole.
  • Microwave, covered, on High 10 minutes.
  • Turn chicken over.
  • Arrange potatoes, onions and carrots around chicken.
  • Cook, covered, on Medium 30 to 40 minutes or until drumsticks move easily in the sockets and vegetables are tender, giving dish a half turn and rearranging vegetables once. Transfer chicken and vegetables to platter.
  • Keep warm.