Perfect Roast Chicken

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There are hundreds of ways to roast a chicken. this one gave a nice simple and juicy flavor that my family loved. it was declared a don't lose this recipe mom." i used a hawaiian salt on the chicken but any coarse salt would work. the hawaiian salt just adds a bit of a different flavor."

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Steps

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Heat oven to 450 degrees.

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Rinse and dry chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper inside the cavity as much as you like.

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Place the lemon and ginger slices and garlic cloves inside the cavity.

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Place in a shallow roasting pan and rub on some olive oil.

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Season the outside with more salt and pepper.

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Roast 15 minutes then decrease heat to 375 degrees.

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Roast an additional 65 minutes.

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Do not open the door during this process.

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Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes.

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Ingredients

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lemon, fresh ginger, garlic cloves, whole chickens, coarse salt, pepper, olive oil