Dinner: Roast Chicken with Lemon and Herbs

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health benefits of Roast Chicken with Lemon and Herbs

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

One 3 3/4-pound chicken
3 garlic cloves, halved
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 basil sprigs
2 rosemary sprigs
2 oregano sprigs
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 °. Place the chicken in a flameproof roasting pan and fill the cavity with the garlic, lemon slices and herb sprigs. Truss the chicken. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Roast the chicken for 20 minutes. Lightly baste the chicken with more olive oil and roast for about 1 hour longer, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the inner thigh registers 165 °. Transfer the chicken to a work surface and let rest for 10 minutes. Carve the chicken and serve.

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