Jan's Roasted Chicken

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 1 3-4 lb whole chicken
• 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• 3 garlic cloves, halved
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp coarsely ground pepper
• 3 springs fresh rosemary
• 1 lemon, quartered

Preparation

Step 1

Rub chicken and cavity with 2 Tbsp olive oil, garlic cloves, salt and pepper.

Pour remaining Tbsp olive oil into a large cast iron skillet (or our terracotta roaster); place chicken, breast side up, in skillet.

Place 1 rosemary sprig and 2 lemon quarters into neck cavity of chicken, repeat in lower cavity. Place remaining rosemary sprig underneath skin.

Bake, uncovered, at 450 for 30 minutes; reduce heat to 350 and cook 1 hour.

Serve with Jan's Roasted Potatoes.