Simple Lemon Roast Chicken

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Rinse the whole chicken and pat it dry.

3. 3

   Pour 2 tablespoons of oil into the bottom of an oven-proof casserole that has a lid, and put the chicken in the casserole.

4. 4

   Drizzle oil all over the chicken.

5. 5

   Cut the lemon in half.

6. 6

   Cut one half into thin slices, and cut the remaining half into 2 pieces.

7. 7

   Sprinkle Italian seasoning all over the oiled chicken.

8. 8

   Season with salt.

9. 9

   Then place lemon slices on top of the seasoning.

10. 10

    Jam the remaining 2 pieces of lemon into the chicken cavity.

11. 11

    Cover the casserole and place in the oven.

12. 12

    Bake for 2 hours, taking the lid off for the last 20 minutes or so to brown and crisp up the skin.

13. 13

    The aroma in your kitchen will be wonderful!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.