Roasted Chicken Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse the halved chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Make Lemon Garlic Butter

   In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix in minced garlic, juice from the lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Season the Chicken

   Rub the lemon garlic butter mixture generously all over the chicken, including under the skin. Squeeze the remaining lemon half over the top.

4. 4

   Roast the Chicken

   Place the chicken halves in a roasting pan, skin side up. 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.

5. 5

   Prepare Mashed Potatoes

   While the chicken is roasting, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Cook the Vegetables

   Steam or sauté your seasonal vegetables until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve

   Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with a generous helping of mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.