Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken With Green Beans

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Then clean the chicken and remove excess fat.
2. Thoroughly dry the chicken with paper towels and place it breast side up, on a rack set over a shallow roasting pan.
3. Brush chicken with melted butter and then sprinkle with minced garlic.
4. In a small bowl combine salt, basil, thyme, and pepper. Rub onto the chicken well with garlic as well.
5. Add some salt to the inside of the cavity and fill the cavity with lemon slices, rosemary, and garlic cloves.
6. Tie the legs together, and tuck the wings under the body of the chicken.
7. Roast, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Then reduce oven temperature to 200°C and continue to cook until done, for about 1 more hour and 10 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and pour the chicken with the excess juices left.
9. Let rest for about 15 to 20 minutes before cutting. Serve with steamed Sadia Cut Green Beans or Sadia Mixed Vegetables if desired.