Jan's Roasted Chicken

Submitted by Barenakedchef

"Yummy roasted chicken recipe from Southern Living."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 whole chicken
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black 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.