Herb Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

• •1 whole chicken (about 4-5 lbs)
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •2 teaspoons salt
• •1 teaspoon black pepper
• •1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• •1 tablespoon dried thyme
• •1 lemon, halved
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •4 carrots, chopped
• •1 onion, quartered
• •2 cups green beans, trimmed

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.

3. 3

   Rub the olive oil all over the chicken, then season generously with salt, black pepper, dried rosemary, and dried thyme.

4. 4

   Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the lemon halves and minced garlic.

5. 5

   Arrange the carrots, onion, and green beans around the chicken in the roasting pan.

6. 6

   Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown.

7. 7

   Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

8. 8

   Serve the carved chicken with the roasted vegetables.