For an extra-crisp and golden skin, pat chicken dry with paper towel and leave in the fridge (unwrapped) on a baking sheet overnight.
Ingredients
1.25- to 1.5-kg
chicken
, (about 3 lbs)
2 tbsp
olive oil
1/2 tsp
salt
1
lemon
, cut in half
Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 350F. Remove any neck or giblets from body cavity of chicken and keep for another use. Brush chicken with oil, then sprinkle with salt. Season with fresh pepper. Stuff cavity with lemon. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet or shallow roasting pan.
ROAST in centre of oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh reads 165F, 1 hr to 1 hr 15 min. Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Loosely cover with foil and let rest 20 min before carving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
341,
Protein
30 g,
Fat
24 g,
Sodium
380 mg.
Kitchen Tip
The secret to a delicious chicken is buying the best quality bird you can find, such as a locally raised one from a small farm.
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