Roasted Free Range Half Chicken Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then rub it all over with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Place garlic cloves inside the cavity of the chicken.

2. 2

   Season the Chicken

   Stuff the cavity with fresh thyme and rosemary, and squeeze the juice of half the lemon over the chicken. Place the remaining lemon half inside the cavity.

3. 3

   Roast the Chicken

   Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a baking dish. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is golden brown. Baste occasionally with the pan juices.

4. 4

   Prepare Whipped Potatoes

   While the chicken is roasting, peel and chop 2 pounds of potatoes. Boil in salted water until tender, then drain. Mash with butter, cream, salt, and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Sauté String Beans

   In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 pound of string beans and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender but crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Make Herb Lemon Jus

   After removing the chicken from the oven, let it rest for 10 minutes. Use the pan drippings to make a sauce by adding a splash of chicken broth and fresh herbs. Simmer on low heat to combine flavors.

7. 7

   Serve

   Carve the chicken and serve it alongside whipped potatoes and sautéed string beans, drizzled with herb lemon jus.