Instructions: Combine first 6 ingredients; stir well and set aside. Remove giblets and neck from chicken; discard or save for other use. Rinse chicken under cold cold, running water; pat dry. Rub outside of chicken with spice mixture.

Tie ends of legs to tail with string; lift wingtips up and over back, and tuck under chicken. Place chicken, breast side down, in a deep 3 quart casserole. Cover with wax paper and Microwave on High for 8-9 minutes.

Turn
chicken, breast side up, and microwave, covered at High for 8-9 minutes.

Remove chicken to serving platter; reserve dripping in casserole. Let chicken stand covered, 15 minutes. Add vegetables to drippings; toss gently
to coat. Microwave at High for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring halfway through cooking process. Arrange vegetables around chicken.

Yield 5 (3 ounces chicken and 1 1/4 cups vegetables) servings.

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