40 Cloves in a Roast Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 fryer chicken
• ¼ cup country roast chicken seasoning
• 40 cloves garlic
• to taste olive oil
• 1 large lemon
• ½ bunch thyme
• 5 sprigs rosemary
• ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley

Steps

1. Rub the Country Roast Chicken Seasoning under the skin of the chicken.
2. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Tie the chicken's legs together and wing tips under the back with butcher's twine.
4. Heat the garlic in a microwave on low for 6 minutes.
5. In this step, work quickly.
6. If using a bag, place the garlic in and stuff it in the cavity.
7. If not, just stuff it in.
8. Coat the chicken with olive oil.
9. Place the herbs in the bottom of a roasting pan and put the lemon slices on top.
10. Put the chicken breast side up on top.
11. Bake in an oven for 45 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
12. Turn the temperature up to 425°F (220°C).
13. 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.
14. Let rest for 10 minutes.
15. Serve.