Easy Herb-Roasted Whole Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt, black pepper, and black tea seasoning

• 4–6 garlic cloves (crushed)

• 1 lemon (halved)

• Fresh rosemary and thyme (optional)

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken
   Rub the whole chicken (inside and out) with olive oil, salt, black tea seasoning, and black pepper.
   Stuff the crushed garlic cloves and lemon halves into the cavity.
   Sprinkle rosemary and thyme over the chicken.

2. Let It Rest
   Marinate the chicken for 1–2 days in the refrigerator—the longer it rests, the deeper the flavor.

3. Roast the Chicken
   Preheat the oven to 200°C (about 390°F).
   Roast the chicken for 60–80 minutes.
   Halfway through (around 30 minutes), baste it with the chicken drippings to help the skin get extra crispy.

4. Finish
   Roast until the skin is golden brown and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
   Let it rest for a few minutes before carving.