Roasted Lemon Thyme Chicken

Roasted Lemon Thyme Chicken.

The best and quickest way to make a great home cooked meal. I prefer to use a utility grade small organic fryer chicken and after washing rubbed the skin with lots of fresh thyme leaves, lemon zest, sea salt and tucked a tablespoon of butter under the breast skin. I used the juices from two lemons and placed the zested rinds into the birds cavity with some more thyme and salt. I preheated the oven to 350 while letting the chicken rest while getting my rice dish together. I minced some crispy bacon with a strip of red and green bell pepper, green onion and minced shallot sautéed in butter. I added the rice and mixed well then added  some chicken stock an let simmer for 20 minutes until done. I removed from the heat and placed into a oven dish.

The chicken went into the hot 350 oven undisturbed for 1 hour. I removed and basted the bird with its own drippings. I replaced into the oven and reduced the heat to 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Baste again and place the rice on a shelf. continue to roast for 15 more minutes. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes while the juices settle. A nice garden fresh salad on the side. Plate the parts of the bird with some rice. Yum Eh!