Mediterranean-style Easy Roasted Chicken for Special Celebrations

Ingredients

• 4-5 lbs whole chicken (backbone removed and butterflied)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Mediterranean* herbs (finely chopped)
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
• 4 tsp salt (divided)
• 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 piece lemon (sliced 1/4 inch thick)
• 1 piece onion (sliced 1/4 inch thick)
• 3 pieces large garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio) — or low sodium chicken broth/stock
• 1 piece lemon juice
• 1/4 cup melted butter or olive oil for basting