Oven-Roasted Herb Chicken for a Crowd

Prep: 15m Cook: 1h15m Total: 1h30m Serves: 8
Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (5–6 lb)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp herb blend (thyme/rosemary)
• 1 lemon, halved

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Pat chicken dry; tuck wing tips under.
3. Rub with butter/oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
4. Stuff cavity with lemon halves.
5. Roast 70–80 minutes, basting once halfway (optional).
6. Check temp: 165°F at thickest part.
7. Rest 15 minutes; carve.