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A whole bird, butter under the skin, and an hour of patience.
method
- 1
Heat the oven to 425°F. Pat the chicken very dry.
- 2
Work the butter under the breast skin; season all over with salt and pepper.
- 3
Stuff the cavity with lemon and thyme; tie the legs.
- 4
Roast 70–80 minutes until juices run clear. Rest 15 minutes before carving.