Perfect Roasted Chicken

This is a very flavorful and simple way to roast a chicken. recipe inspired by barefoot contessa.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

After removing giblets , salt and pepper inside of chicken.

Stuff the cavity with thyme , lemon quarters and garlic halves.

Brush the outside of the chicken with melted butter.

Salt and pepper outside of chicken.

Tie the legs together with string and tuck the wings under the body.

Cook in oven for 1 1 / 2 hours or until done.

chicken, thyme, lemon, garlic, butter, salt, pepper