Roast Chicken

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking tray with foil.

2. 2

   Place the softened butter in a bowl with the lemon zest.

3. 3

   Strip the leaves from 1 sprig of rosemary, finely chop and add along with some salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Mix everything together.

5. 5

   Lay the chicken on the foil-lined baking tray, breast-side up.

6. 6

   Use your fingers to smear the butter mixture all over the chicken, under the skin and inside the cavity.

7. 7

   Squeeze the juice of 1 of the lemons over the chicken, and then place the 4 lemon halves (if they fit!)

8. 8

   inside the cavity of the chicken along with the 3 whole remaining sprigs of rosemary.

9. 9

   Put the chicken in the oven and roast it until done, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

10. 10

    The skin should be deep golden brown and the juices should be sizzling.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.