Here's a simple recipe for a delicious Christmas chicken:

[B]Ingredients:[/B]

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[*]1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds)
[*]1 lemon, cut in half
[*]2 cloves garlic, minced
[*]1 tablespoon olive oil
[*]1 teaspoon dried thyme
[*]1/2 teaspoon salt
[*]1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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[B]Instructions:[/B]

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[*]Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
[*]Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
[*]Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the lemon halves and garlic.
[*]Rub the olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper all over the chicken.
[*]Place the chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up.
[*]Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
[*]Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
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[B]Tips:[/B]

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[*]For extra flavor, try adding some fresh herbs like rosemary or sage to the cavity of the chicken.
[*]You can also roast vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and Brussels sprouts in the same pan as the chicken for a complete meal.
[*]If you want a crispier skin, you can tent the chicken with foil for the first 45 minutes of roasting, then remove the foil for the last 30 minutes.
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