Poulet rôti

Hold the thighs open while you stuff the cavity full. At this point, you may wish to tie the legs closed, although this won’t be necessary in every case.

Ingredients

1 whole roasting chicken

Salt and pepper

Olive oil

1 lemon

Herbes de Provence

Directions

Smear olive oil generously over the outside of the bird and all around inside the cavity. (Lubrication is SO important.) Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, inside and out. Cut lemon in half or quarters and thrust lemon and herbs inside the cavity. Tie legs closed as desired. Cook for about 1 ½ hours in an oven preheated to 350degrees. Allow juices to drip intermittently out of cavity. After, smoke a cigarette, or, if you’re classy, a pipe.