Make an easy meal by roasting a whole chicken for dinner. Serve with the Mashed Cauliflower and Herbs, or Olive Oil Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans. Use the leftover meat the next day to top a green salad. Then use the chicken bones and skin to make a nourishing stock.
Preparation Note
Rinse the chicken under cool running water, then pat dry. Set the chicken on your counter for 30 to 60 minutes to bring to room temperature before cooking. This ensures even cooking.
Ingredients
1
whole chicken
(about 5 pounds)
3 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
1
lemons
zested and quartered
3 cloves
garlic
crushed
2 teaspoons
minced
fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons
minced
fresh thyme
2 teaspoons
kosher salt
½ teaspoons
freshly ground
black pepper
2
shallots
quartered
3 sprigs
fresh thyme
3 sprigs
fresh rosemary