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Jan's Roasted Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 90 Minutes
Ready In: 105 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 (3- to 4-pound) whole chicken
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 lemon, quartered
Directions:
1. Rub chicken and cavities with 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic cloves, salt, and pepper.
2. Tuck chicken wings under; tie legs together with string, if desired. Pour remaining 1 tablespoon oil into a large cast-iron skillet; place chicken, breast side up, in skillet.
3. Place 1 rosemary sprig and 2 lemon quarters into neck cavity of chicken; repeat in lower cavity. Place remaining rosemary sprig underneath skin.
4. Bake at 450° for 30 minutes; reduce heat to 350°, and bake 1 hour. Serve with Jan's Roasted Potatoes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com