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11/09/2009

Garlic & Lemon Roasted Chicken

1 whole chicken
1 large lemon thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, peeled & sliced
1 tablespoon dried fine herbs (combination of dried oregano, basil, rosemary and thyme)
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Preheat oven to 450.
Season chicken with herbs, salt and pepper.
Place 1/2 of lemon slices and 2/3 of garlic in roasting pan.
Loosen chicken skin over breasts; push remaining lemon and garlic slices under the skin.
Place chicken over lemon and garlic in pan.

Roast for 15 - 20 minutes.
Then turn down to 350 and continue roasting until a meat thermometer registers 165.

Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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