40 Cloves in a Roast Chicken

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

Steps

  1. 1

    Rub the Country Roast Chicken Seasoning under the skin of the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Tie the chicken's legs together and wing tips under the back with butcher's twine.

  3. 3

    Heat garlic in a microwave on low for 6 minutes.

  4. 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. 5

    Coat chicken with olive oil. Place herbs in the bottom of a roasting pan and put lemon slices on top.

  6. 6

    Put chicken breast side up on top and bake in an oven for 45 minutes at 375°F (190°C).

  7. 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. 8

    Let rest for 10 minutes and serve.