Herb-roasted chicken with lemon

1. Herb-roasted chicken with lemon rice.
2. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
3. mix rice, parsley, lemongrass and lemon peel.
4. Fill wishbone area with rice mixture.
5. Fasten neck skin to back with skewer.
6. Foldi wings across back with tips touching.
7. Fill body cavity with rice mixture.
8. Tie drumsticks or skewer to tail.
9. place chicken, breast side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Mixi cream cheese and basil.
10. Loosen breast skin gently with fingers as far back as possible without tearing skin.
11. Spread cream cheese mixture between breast meat and skin.
12. Cover breast with skin.
13. roast uncovered 1 to 1-¼ hours or until drumstick moves easily.
14. 6 servings; 370 calories per serving the cream cheese mixture that coats the chicken breast keeps the meat moist during roasting, adding a rich basil flavor.