Ingredients
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- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
- In a bowl, combine salt and black pepper; rub generously on the chicken's skin and inside the cavity.
- Squeeze juice from one lemon half inside the cavity; add smashed garlic and place the other lemon half inside.
- Tuck fresh herbs under the skin and in the cavity for added flavor.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken. Roast for about 1 hour 20 minutes or until juices run clear when pierced.
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg