Provençal Thyme Liqueur Recipes

THYME LIQUEUR

Steps:

• Place the thyme in a bottle that holds more than 1 quart.
• Add the vodka and let stand for 5 weeks in a dark cupboard, shaking every 2-3 days.
• Add the sugar and shake well.
• Let stand for another week, shaking once every 2 days.
• The sugar should be dissolved by the end of the week.
• Pass the liqueur through a dampened coffee filter and transfer to a 1-quart bottle.
• Add the branch of fresh thyme and seal.
• Store in a dark, cool place.
• Will keep for more than 1 year.

ROASTED CHICKEN PROVENçAL

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Put the flour in a shallow pan, and lightly dredge the chicken in it, shaking the pieces to remove excess flour.
• Swirl the oil in a large roasting pan, and place the floured chicken in it. Season the chicken with the herbes de Provence. Arrange the lemon, garlic cloves and shallots around the chicken, then add the vermouth to the pan.
• Put the pan in the oven, and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, then baste it with the pan juices. Continue roasting for another 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is very crisp and the meat cooked through.
• Serve in the pan or on a warmed platter, garnished with the thyme.