Preheat oven to 425F and place oven rack in middle position. Remove insides of chicken if present. I don't bother rinsing the chicken as I find it just spreads germs and bacteria in my sink and isn't really necessary.
Generously sprinkle cavity of chicken with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cut lemon in half and stuff half of lemon into cavity.
Follow with garlic, herbs and remaining half of lemon.
Generously salt and pepper both sides. Truss chicken (see notes above).
Place breast side down and place into oven for 30 minutes.
At 30 minutes, remove roasting pan and carefully (will be hot!) flip chicken over so the breast side is up.
Place back into oven for an additional 60 minutes.
Remove, let cool for 5 or 10 minutes, carve, serve and Enjoy!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 4 ounce
Calories: 486 kcal
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Protein: 41 g
Fat: 32 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Cholesterol: 163 mg
Sodium: 155 mg
Reviews
missdirection on 2024-05-20 (5 stars): This is the best roast chicken I've made so far, thanks for the recipe!
Rita Brown on 2016-04-01 (5 stars): This is the best, easiest roast chicken ever! It is delicious and the herbs give such a subtle fresh taste. I have been searching for ways to prepare chicken without the calories of sauces and extra ingredient to give the meat flavor. This recipe is my answer!
Lianne on 2012-10-29 (5 stars): It was fantastic. It looked beautiful and tasted as good as it looked - a very impressive Sunday supper and I have great left-overs.
