Classic Roast Chicken - Kelly's Clean Kitchen

Name: Classic Roast Chicken - Kelly's Clean Kitchen
Ingredients: Place on a roasting rack or food items that have it raised so air can move under the chicken. This allows it to roast and not steam.; Start at a higher temperature to achieve golden brown skin, then drop to a lower temperature to cook the rest of the way.; Baste in oil or butter for more golden skin.; Remove once the internal temperature of the thighs reach 175*F and the breast reaches 155*F.; Allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes before carving.; 3-4 lb chicken; salt and white pepper; 3 sprigs of rosemary; 1 sprig of thyme; 1/2 lemon; 2 onions, quartered; 2 heads of garlic; 1/2 cup olive oil or melted butter

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Ingredients

Instructions

Salt the chicken the day prior to cooking, and sit in the fridge uncovered to allow the skin to dry out.
Preheat the oven to 425*F.
Line a cast iron skillet with the remainder of the onions, garlic and rosemary, and top with the chicken. Alternatively, you can place on a roasting rack over a sheet tray. Brush with olive oil or butter and place in the oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove and baste again with olive oil or butter and return for another 20 minutes. Remove and drop the temperature to 325*F. Baste one last time with butter or oil and return to the oven. Remove the chicken once the internal temperature reaches 175*F in the thighs, and 155*F in the breast, this takes around 20-35 more minutes.
Remove from the oven and rest for 15 minutes. Carve and serve!