Easy Roast Chicken with Rosemary & Garlic

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   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Remove giblets and neck from chicken cavity.

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   (Save parts to simmer for stock, or discard.)

3. 3

   Rinse chicken inside and out with cool water; drain, then pat dry with paper towels.

4. 4

   Place breast-side-up in a shallow roasting pan.

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   Rub chicken with olive oil; season liberally with salt and pepper.

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   Cut garlic head in half horizontallypeel and all!and insert into the chicken cavity with a sprig of rosemary.

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   Lasso, truss, or tie the drumsticks together.

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   Roast 2 hours, or until chicken tests done.

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   (Adjust roasting time to the size of the bird; I used a 5-pound chicken.)

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    Baste once halfway through.

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    Chicken is done when juices run clear (test by slicing between the drumstick and thigh; if in doubt, use a meat thermometer).

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    Remove twine.

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    Discard rosemary and garlic.

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    Transfer chicken to a warm platter and garnish with the remaining rosemary sprig.

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    Carve tableside.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.