2 tbsp. butter
2 cloves garlic
Salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
3 lb. whole chicken

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter. Mince garlic. Combine melted butter, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, paprika, basil, thyme and cayenne. Brush entire chicken with the mixture and put into roasting pan. Roast until done (about 1 hour and 15 minutes). Tent with foil if chicken starts to brown too much. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Serve with pan juices.