Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary Roast Chicken

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 500°.

2. 2

   Place chicken in a 12 x 8-inch roasting pan, breast-side up.

3. 3

   Tuck the wings behind the chicken neck.

4. 4

   Rub the outside of the chicken with olive oil, minced garlic and ½ of rosemary.

5. 5

   Salt and pepper chicken inside and out.

6. 6

   Squeeze juice of 1 lemon over chicken.

7. 7

   Stuff chicken with all of the lemon halves (even the squeezed one), the rest of rosemary and the whole garlic cloves.

8. 8

   Put chicken in the oven, legs first if possible and roast it for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear.

9. 9

   Let chicken rest 10 minutes before carving.