First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Mix the sage, garlic and 1/2 of the salt with the butter. Make sure the butter is fully softened before you start.

Using your hand, gently lift the skin on the breast and around the backside of the chicken.

Rub about 1/3 of the butter under the skin onto the breast. Turn it over and do the same on the back side.

Next, add a pinch of baking soda, the remaining salt and about 1/4 teaspoon of fresh cracked pepper to the remaining butter. Rub it on all sides of the bird, including the legs and wings.

Place the chicken on a rack, breast side up. Roast for about 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325 and continue cooking for about and hour to an hour and 15 minutes.The skin should be crispy and brown and the internal temperature between 165 and 170 degrees.

Remove it from the oven and tent with foil. Allow to rest for at least 20 minutes.

Carefully remove the legs and wings. Cut the breast meat as you would with a turkey. This recipe goes great with Easy au gratin Potatoes and a salad!