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Perfect Roasted Chicken

Perfect Roasted Chicken


  • Author: Erica Jones, MHS
  • Yield: 4 People 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 425* F.
  2. Combine the lemon zest, sea salt, pepper, minced herbs and lemon zest in a small bowl.
  3. Place the herb sprigs inside the chicken cavity along with the lemon chunks.
  4. Rub the chicken all over with the avocado oil and then rub the sea salt mixture into the chicken.
  5. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast in the oven at 425* for 15 minutes. This is to get the outside crispy.
  6. Turn the oven down to 350* and continue to roast for another 50 to 55 minutes.
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest on a platter or cutting board for about 10 minutes before carving.