Cookbook:40 Cloves in a Roast Chicken

40 Cloves in a Roast Chicken
Time	2 hours
Difficulty

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Ingredients

• 1 ea. (3–4 pounds) broiler/fryer chicken
• ¼ cup Country Roast Chicken Seasoning
• 40 cloves garlic, smashed
• Olive oil
• 1 large lemon, thinly sliced
• ½ bunch thyme
• 5 sprigs rosemary
• ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley

Special equipment

• 1 reusable organic cotton produce bag (optional)

Procedure

1. Rub the Country Roast Chicken Seasoning under the skin of the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Tie the chicken's legs together and wing tips under the back with butcher's twine.
3. Heat garlic in a microwave on low for 6 minutes.
4. In this step, work quickly. If using a bag, place garlic in and stuff it in the cavity. If not, just stuff it in.
5. Coat chicken with olive oil. Place herbs in the bottom of a roasting pan and put lemon slices on top.
6. Put chicken breast side up on top and bake in an oven for 45 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
7. Turn the temperature up to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 45 more minutes or until the internal temperature in both the thigh and breast reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes and serve.