Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken

Ingredients

• •1 whole chicken (4-5 lbs)
• •2 lemons
• •1 head of garlic
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •2 tsp salt
• •1 tsp black pepper
• •1 tsp dried thyme
• •1 lb fresh green beans
• •1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
• •1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   Cut one lemon into quarters and the other lemon in half. Squeeze the juice of the half lemon into a small bowl and set aside.

4. 4

   Smash 4 cloves of garlic from the head and peel them. Leave the rest of the garlic head whole.

5. 5

   In a large roasting pan, place the whole chicken breast-side up. Rub the olive oil all over the chicken and season with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.

6. 6

   Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the quartered lemon, smashed garlic, and remaining half lemon.

7. 7

   Arrange the green beans around the chicken in the roasting pan and drizzle them with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

8. 8

   Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan to keep the chicken moist.

9. 9

   Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

10. 10

    Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with green beans and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.