roast chicken with lemon

How To Make roast chicken with lemon

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  Step 1
  Preheat an oven to 425 degrees. Remove the chicken from the wrapper. Also, remove giblets and extra fat in the cavity of the chicken.
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  Step 2
  Rinse the chicken.
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  Step 3
  Pat chicken dry, inside and out.
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  Step 4
  Gently run two fingers under the skin, separating the skin from the chicken breast.
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  Step 5
  Mix the olive oil, lemon pepper, dried basil, kosher salt, and chopped garlic in a small bowl.
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  Step 6
  Rub the chicken with the seasonings, inside and out, making sure to get under the skin.
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  Step 7
  Stuff the chicken with the lemon wedges, chopped onion, and a basil sprig. Depending on the size of the cavity, you may not use all the lemons and onion.
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  Step 8
  Truss the chicken. To truss a chicken, tie together the drumsticks. Then fold back the wings.
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  Step 9
  Place chicken in a roasting pan sprayed with cooking spray. Roast the chicken at 425 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
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  Step 10
  After 90 minutes, remove the roasted chicken from the oven.
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  Step 11
  Cover with a tented piece of foil. Let the chicken rest for 20 minutes to redistribute the juices.
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  Step 12
  Remove the foil and cut the kitchen twine.
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  Step 13
  Place the chicken on a serving platter and enjoy.
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