This is the only chicken recipe you will ever need. Make sure that you are purchasing organic or all natural chicken. Don't go buying the cheap stuff as it is loaded with antibiotics, hormones, and filled to the beak with a water solution.
Separating a whole chicken is the best way to roast a chicken as the meat will cook more evenly without drying out. It is fairly easy to do, just google directions if you need to. I don't think I will ever cook chicken whole ever again, but if you don't have a good quality knife that will separate it, you can go ahead and roast it whole. Cooking time may vary so be sure to use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature.
5 lb organic whole chicken, split into sections
2 lemons, juice and zest
1/3 cup EVOO
2 tsp sea salt
Cracked black pepper
3 large sprigs Rosemary (equal to 1 heaping tbsp.)
5 garlic cloves, smashed and minced
Directions:
Split chicken into 6 sections and place face down in a large shallow dish. Season with salt and black pepper.
Combine lemon, olive oil, rosemary and garlic in a small dish. Pour marinade over chicken evenly.
Cook in oven at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours (or 20 minutes per pound plus 15 minutes). Internal Temperature should be 165 degrees.
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