1 whole chicken, remove giblets, rinse and pat dry
1 thinly sliced lemon
4 sprigs rosemary
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon good olive oil
salt/pepper
Loosen skin covering chicken breast by slipping fingers between skin and breast meat, making a pocket. Place 4 thin lemon slices 1 tablespoon butter and 1 sprig rosemary in pocket. Place 2 cloves of garlic in cavity along with the rest of the sliced lemon and rosemary and butter.
Place chicken in pan with al least 1 inch sides. It makes the best pan drippings!!
Salt and pepper generously.
Sprinkle with olive oil.
Bake at 400 for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or 180 degrees internal temp.
