MARTHA STEWART'S LEMON ROASTED CHICKEN

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You can substitute limes or oranges for the lemons and use other fresh herbs such as thyme, instead of the rosemary.

Provided by Kerena

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 lemons, washed and quartered
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, rinsed and patted dry
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Stuff rosemary, 1 cut lemon and garlic into chicken cavity.
  • Tuck wings under and tie legs together with kitchen twine.
  • Set chicken on baking rack in roasting pan.
  • Rub chicken all over with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Roast until thermometer reads 160 degrees when inserted into thickest part of thigh (avoiding bones), 45-50 minutes.
  • Serve with fresh lemon quarters.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 894.5, Fat 63.2, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 297.7, Sodium 860.2, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 74.3

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