Garlicky Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh rosemary - 2 sprigs
• Lemon - 1, juiced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic cloves - 8 cloves, minced
• Whole chicken - 1 (about 4 pounds)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
4. Rub the garlic mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
5. Place the chicken on a roasting pan and tuck the rosemary sprigs under the wings and inside the cavity.
6. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
8. Serve the garlicky roasted chicken with your favorite side dishes.