Perfect Whole Roasted Herbed Chicken

Who does not love a whole roasted chicken. They are simple, delicious and healthy.

Perfect Whole Roasted Herbed Chicken

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon rosemary

1 tablespoon thyme

1 tablespoon sage

Zest of 1 lemon

1 clove garlic, grated

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for the shallots

1 whole chicken (around 4 pounds)

8 to 10 shallots, peeled and halved

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Combine the garlic, salt, herbs, lemon zest, and olive oil in a small bowl and mix well. Rub the mixture all over the chicken and under the skin on top of the breast meat.

3. Place the shallots in your roasting pan (a cast-iron or Dutch oven works here, too). Drizzle them with olive oil and then place the chicken on top of them.

4. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 165°F on a digital thermometer .

5. Remove from the oven, cover (I tent to keep skin crispy) with foil, and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.