INGREDIENTS
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2 teaspoons fennel seeds
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh marjoram; plus 4 sprigs, divided
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme; plus 4 sprigs, divided
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1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
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6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 3½–4 pound chicken
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1 lemon, quartered
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1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
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2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed, halved, or quartered if large