Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 large potatoes, quartered
• 1 large lemon, quartered
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 shallots, peeled

For the Basting Sauce:

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or sesame oil, as an alternative)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Thoroughly clean the chicken.
   • Squeeze the juice of a large lemon over the chicken, then rub with salt.
   • Place the chicken in the refrigerator and let it marinate for 1 hour.

2. Make the Basting Sauce:

   • Combine the minced garlic, black pepper, salted butter, and olive oil (or sesame oil) in a bowl.
   • Mix well until the ingredients are fully integrated.

3. Season the Chicken:

   • After 1 hour, remove the chicken from the refrigerator.
   • Evenly coat the chicken with the basting sauce, ensuring all sides are covered.
   • Place the chopped carrots, potatoes, lemon, onion, garlic, and shallots around the chicken. You can also stuff some of these ingredients inside the chicken cavity for added flavor.

4. Roast the Chicken:

   • Preheat the oven to the desired temperature for roasting.
   • Once the oven is hot, place the chicken in and roast until fully cooked and the skin is golden and crispy.

Enjoy your deliciously roasted chicken with a blend of aromatic vegetables!