Maymos Best Ever Roast Chicken

1. 1

   Thoroughly dry the chicken with paper towels.

2. 2

   Salt the chicken cavity with 1 tablespoon of the kosher salt.

3. 3

   Insert the pierced lemon and smashed garlic cloves into the chicken cavity.

4. 4

   Secure the lemon and garlic inside the chicken by folding over the chicken skin flaps and piercing them together with a toothpick.

5. 5

   Rub olive oil all over the chicken.

6. 6

   Season the chicken liberally with remaining salt, pepper and Herbes de Provence.

7. 7

   Place in a roasting pan on a V rack or on two foil logs running parallel lengthwise in your roasting pan.

8. 8

   Roast in a 425 degrees F oven for 1 hour or until leg juices run clear when pierced.

9. 9

   To let the juices redistribute, tent the chicken with foil and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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