Roasted Chicken Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Served as part of the daily meat & three option on Monday.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Prepare the Chicken
Remove the giblets from the chicken cavity and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
3
Season the Chicken
Rub the outside and inside of the chicken with olive oil. Mince the garlic and mix with chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken.
4
Stuff the Chicken
Cut the lemon in half and place it inside the cavity of the chicken along with any remaining rosemary.
5
Roast the Chicken
Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
6
Rest the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
7
Serve
Carve the chicken and serve with your choice of sides.