Whole Roast Chicken with Carrots

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.Remove any packaged insides of chicken and discard

Step 2

Using a paper towel, pat your chicken completely dry inside and out

Step 3

This will help achieve crispy skin

Step 4

Set the chicken in a large ovenproof skillet and stuff the cavity with the onion, lemon, garlic cloves and 1 tbsp of the salt.Generously season the outside of the birth with the remaining salt and pepper

Step 5

Arrange prepared carrots around the chicken and place it in preheated oven, roasting 15 minutes per pound

Step 6

Check for doneness with a meat thermometer when there is roughly 20 minutes left.When the internal temperature of the thickest part of your chicken reaches 165° F and the juices run clear your chicken is done! Toss your carrots in the chicken drippings and top with fresh parsley