Julia Child’s Roast Chicken Recipe – French Perfection | Sharp Blades

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs), patted dry
• 2 tbsp softened butter (or olive oil)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 lemon, halved
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or rosemary)
• 1 small onion, quartered
• ½ cup chicken stock (for basting)