Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp. lemon zest
- 1 tbsp. sea salt
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp. of your favorite fresh herbs (rosemary, sage and/or thyme – minced – plus 2 to 3 extra sprigs of herbs)
- 1 1/2 lemons (quartered)
- 1, 2 to 3- lb. organic chicken
- 3 tbsp. avocado oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425* F.
- Combine the lemon zest, sea salt, pepper, minced herbs and lemon zest in a small bowl.
- Place the herb sprigs inside the chicken cavity along with the lemon chunks.
- Rub the chicken all over with the avocado oil and then rub the sea salt mixture into the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast in the oven at 425* for 15 minutes. This is to get the outside crispy.
- Turn the oven down to 350* and continue to roast for another 50 to 55 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest on a platter or cutting board for about 10 minutes before carving.