Perfect Roast Chicken [0001063]

Ingredients:

1 whole chicken (about 4 to 5 pounds), giblets removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, cut in half
1 head of garlic, cut in half crosswise
2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or your preferred herbs)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 onion, cut into quarters
4 carrots, cut into large chunks
4 celery stalks, cut into large chunks

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Remove any excess fat and leftover pinfeathers from the chicken. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, inside and out.

Season the cavity of the chicken with salt and black pepper. Stuff it with the lemon halves, garlic head, and fresh rosemary (or your preferred herbs).

Tie the legs of the chicken together with kitchen twine to help it cook evenly.

Place the chicken in a roasting pan or a large oven-safe skillet.

Rub the olive oil over the chicken's skin, and generously season the skin with salt and black pepper.

Surround the chicken with the quartered onion, carrot chunks, and celery chunks.

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the skin is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Carve and serve your Gluten-Free Perfect Roast Chicken with the roasted vegetables for a classic and flavorful meal.