Lavender and Thyme Scented Roasted Chicken

Lavender and Thyme Scented Chicken with a Butter Sauce

Lavender, Thyme, and Lemon Compound Butter

1/4 cup softened butter

zest of 1/2 lemon

1 sprig thyme

1 sprig lavender

1.  Remove leaves from thyme and lavender sprigs. 

2.  Finely mince thyme, lavender, and lemon zest; add to softened butter.

3.  Roll into a log and wrap with plastic wrap.  Allow to chill.

4.  Use as a spread for bread, or as in the photo above, as a seasoning for chicken.  Just slip discs of the compound butter under the skin of the chicken breast and thighs.  Roast in the oven.  When chicken is done, whisk the remaining butter into the fond in the pan to create a lovely butter sauce.  Serve.