Shabbat Meal Prep With Me || Roast Chicken || Lamb Soup

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: organic chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Organic chicken may have better quality, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

Rub the chicken all over with olive oil.

Season generously with salt and black pepper.

Stuff the cavity with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and lemon halves.

Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan.

Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Baste the chicken with its juices halfway through cooking.

Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).

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

Serve with your choice of sides.

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