- 1 6- to 7-pound roasting chicken
- 1 large shallot
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 2 fresh sage sprigs
- 1 cup Mustard Vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- Fresh rosemary and sage sprigs
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Pat chicken dry. Season cavity with salt and pepper. Place shallot, 2 rosemary sprigs and 2 sage sprigs in cavity. Slide hand between chicken skin and meat over breast to form pockets. Spread 2 tablespoons vinaigrette under skin over breast meat. Tie legs together to hold shape; tuck wings under body. Place chicken in roasting pan. Brush 2 tablespoons vinaigrette over chicken. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary and sage. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roast chicken 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Continue roasting until juices run clear when chicken is pierced in thickest part of thigh, basting occasionally with pan juices, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Place chicken and herb sprigs on platter. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.