Bay-Rubbed Roast Chicken

I could go on and on about how this simple herb rub adds unbelievable dimension to a simple roast chicken dish elevating it from ho-hum to WOW! But until you taste it, you just won't understand what I mean. Try these at home. You'll never roast chicken another way.This recipe first aired on The Farm with Ian Knauer on Public Television on the Herb Show.Herb-Rubbed Roast ChickenServes 4 to 68 dried bay leaves1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves1 teaspoon black peppercornsKosher salt2 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticksPreheat the oven to 425°F.Place the bay leaves, thyme leaves, peppercorns, and 1 teaspoon salt in a spice grinder and pulse until very finely ground. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken.Roast the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 35 minutes. Serve.