Jan's Roasted Chicken

Yummy roasted chicken recipe from Southern Living.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• 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.