How to make Roast Chicken – It's Easy AF

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

whole chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are generally less expensive and still flavorful.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

In a roasting pan, add chopped carrots, celery, and onion to create a mirepoix.

Prepare the chicken by cutting off the wings and tucking them under the body.

Stuff the cavity of the chicken with garlic and lemon.

Mix salt and black pepper in a separate bowl for seasoning.

Season the chicken generously with the salt and pepper mixture.

Lift the chicken skin and tuck soft butter underneath to baste the breast meat.

Tie the legs of the chicken together with butcher's twine to keep them tight.

Place the chicken in the preheated oven at 425°F for one hour without opening the oven door.

After one hour, remove the chicken from the oven and cut off the twine before serving.

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