Simple Slow Roasted Pastured Chicken

This easy Paleo recipe for slow-roasted pastured chicken is tasty and filling, making it ideal for a hearty family supper. Its flavor is enhanced by the infusion of lemon and the blend of herbs, and its slow roasting ensures that the chicken is juicy and tender. This is a great dish for anyone on the Paleo diet.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole pastured chicken about 4-5 pounds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, halved
• 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 325F 163C

Rinse the pastured chicken inside and out, then pat it dry with paper towels

Place the chicken in a roasting pan

Rub the olive oil all over the chicken, inside and out

Squeeze the lemon halves over the chicken, then place them inside the cavity along with the minced garlic

Sprinkle the dried rosemary, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper evenly over the chickens surface

Tie the chickens legs together with kitchen twine if desired

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 2 to 2

5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165F 74C

Let the roasted chicken rest for about 10-15 minutes before carving

Serve and enjoy your simple slow-roasted pastured chicken