Classic Roast Pastured Whole Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 Queen City Farm pastured whole chicken (4-5 lb)
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lemon, halved
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 4 cloves garlic

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425F. Pat the chicken very dry, inside and out.

2. 2

   Rub all over with butter and olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Stuff the cavity with the lemon halves, thyme, and garlic. Tie the legs together.

4. 4

   Roast for 70-80 minutes, until the skin is deep golden and the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165F.

5. 5

   Rest 15 minutes before carving.