Engagement Chicken

Now I do NOT need to get engaged (married 28 years..lol)

But I keep coming across this recipe, I am making this Tuesday evening (my day off) Maybe light some candle and see what happens? *wink wink*

3 lbs whole chicken

2 medium lemons

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

kosher salt or sea salt (to taste)

ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions

1 Place rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 400 degrees.

2 Wash chicken inside and out with cold water, remove the giblets, then let the chicken drain, cavity down, in a colander until it reaches room temperature (about 15 min) Pat dry with paper towels.

3 Pour lemon juice all over the chicken (inside and outside) season with salt and pepper.

4 Prick the whole lemons three times with a fork and place deep inside the cavity.

5 (Tip: If lemons are hard, roll on the countertop with your palm to get juices flowing.) Place the chicken breast-side down on a rack in a roasting pan, lower heat to 350 and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.

6 Remove from oven and turn it breast-side up (use wooden spoons!); return it to oven for 35 minutes more.

7 Test for doneness - a meat thermometer inserted in the thigh should read 180, or juices should run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork.

8 Continue baking if necessary.

9 Let chicken cool for a few minutes before carving.