roasted chicken
4 servings
| 1 | whole chicken, 5 to 6 pounds |
| kosher salt | |
| ground black pepper | |
| 1 bunch | thyme leaves |
| 1 | lemon, halved |
| 1 head | garlic, cut in half crosswise |
| extra virgin olive oil |
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Season inside of chicken with salt and pepper. Stuff with thyme, lemon, and garlic.
- Rub outside of chicken with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roast to internal temperature of 165 degrees, 1½ to 2 hours.