Remove gilblets from chicken, if present. Place chicken in plastic bag set in shallow dish. slice 2 of the lemons; add to bag. Finely shred 2 teaspoons peel from remaining lemons; set aside. Squeeze lemons to yield 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbls. juice for glaze.
For marinade, in bowl combine 1/2 cup lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, garlic, 1/2 tsp of the cayenne pepper and 1/2 teaspoons each salt and black pepper. Pour over chicken; turn to coat. Seal bag. Refrigerate 8 to 12 hours; turn occasionally.
Preheat oven to 375°F Let chicken stand at room temp for 15 minutes. Drain chicken and set aside lemon slices; discard marinade. Pull neck skin back and fasten with a skewer. Tie drumsticks to tail. Twist wing tips under back.
Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover with lemon slices. Arrange lemon halves or quarters on rack around chicken. Roast on lowest rack, uncovered, for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in small saucepan combine honey, the shredded lemon peel, the 2 Tbls. lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper. Bring to boin over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, set aside.
Cut string between drumsticks and reposition any lemon slices that have slid off of chicken. Continue roasting 30-60 minutes more, or until drumsticks move easily in their sockets and chicken is no longer pink (180 F), occasionally brushing with some of the honey mixture during the last 20 minutes of roasting. If lemons begin to darken, tent loosely with foil. Remove chicken from oven. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining honey glaze.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	464.37 Kcal (1944 kJ)
Calories from fat	178.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.82g	30%
Cholesterol	602.02mg	201%
Sodium	344.22mg	14%
Potassium	657.86mg	14%
Total Carbs	23.96g	8%
Sugars	18.51g	74%
Dietary Fiber	1.24g	5%
Protein	46.44g	93%
Vitamin C	54.5mg	91%
Vitamin A	7.7mg	255%
Iron	13.2mg	74%
Calcium	41.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	143.89 Kcal (602 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.14g	30%
Cholesterol	186.55mg	201%
Sodium	106.66mg	14%
Potassium	203.85mg	14%
Total Carbs	7.42g	8%
Sugars	5.74g	74%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	5%
Protein	14.39g	93%
Vitamin C	16.9mg	91%
Vitamin A	2.4mg	255%
Iron	4.1mg	74%
Calcium	12.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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