Roasted Chicken Recipe

• 1 4-pound chicken
• Juice from 3 lemon wedges
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons butter, more may be needed
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup melted butter

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Clean out inside of chicken and use a pastry brush to spread the lemon juice on the inside.
3. Place the onion and herbs inside the chicken and baste the outside with butter.
4. Put the whole chicken in a roasting pan.
5. Roast for at least 1 hour and 15 minutes.
6. During roasting, baste the chicken with melted butter.
7. Test the chicken with a meat thermometer and make sure it's at least 175 degrees.
8. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.

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