Ingredients

• whole chicken - 1 (about 4 pounds)
• lemon - 1, sliced
• olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• fresh rosemary - 2 sprigs
• fresh thyme - 2 sprigs
• garlic cloves - 4, minced
• salt - 1 teaspoon
• black pepper - ½ teaspoon
• butter - 2 tablespoons, melted

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2.

   Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.

3. 3.

   Rub the olive oil all over the chicken, making sure to coat it evenly.

4. 4.

   Season the chicken with salt and black pepper both inside and out.

5. 5.

   Stuff the cavity of the chicken with lemon slices, rosemary, and thyme.

6. 6.

   Spread minced garlic evenly over the chicken skin.

7. 7.

   Brush the melted butter over the chicken for added flavor.

8. 8.

   Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

9. 9.

   Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Nutritional Facts