Place rosemary in a small mixing bowl.

Stir in oregano, sage, salt and pepper.

Transfer to jar.

Cover and store away from heat and light.

Rub will keep several months.

Brush the meat with olive oil and crushed garlic, then sprinkle with rub, patting rub into meat with your fingertips.

Let rub rest on chicken for 45 minutes to 1 hour to allow flavors to permeate the chicken

Preheat the oven to a temperature of 450ºF (230ºC) for the first 10-15 minutes of cooking. Roasting the chicken at this high temperature of heat will result in a crispy golden- brown skin and deliciously succulent meat.

Reset the cooking temperature to 375ºF (190ºC) for the remainder of cooking time of 45 - 50 minutes

As a general rule calculate a cooking time of 20 minutes per pound of meat plus an additional 10 - 20 minutes at a temperature of 375ºF (190ºC).