Herb-Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

• Roast chicken

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chopped fresh sage
  • 1 chicken, about 4 lb (1.8 kg)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper

• Cider sauce

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) cold chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) cornstarch
  • 1 cup (250 ml) sparkling cider or white wine
  • Salt and pepper