Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 pound whole chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 whole fresh garlic heads
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 lime 

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Add olive oil to skillet and begin heating.
3. Rinse chicken inside and out and pat dry.
4. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, inside and out.
5. Place 1 whole garlic head and 2 sprigs of rosemary inside chicken.
6. Add chicken to skillet and brown on all sides.
7. After browning, squeeze the juice of the lime over chicken and place uncovered skillet with chicken into oven.
8. During cooking, periodically spoon juices over chicken.
9. Check after 1 hour and 30 minutes. To test for doneness, pierce chicken at thickest part of thigh; juices should be clear. 

Helpful hints

• Divide extras into single portions and refrigerate or freeze for a quick heat and eat serving later.
• Make Chicken Noodle Soup or Cool ‘n’ Crunchy Chicken Salad from leftovers.
• Adjust chicken portion if you are on a low protein diet.