THOUGHT ABOUT INVESTING IN A STANDING DESK?
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ROASTED CHICKEN WITH MEYER LEMONS & POTATOES
INGREDIENTS •1 whole chicken left at room temperature for 30 minutes, giblets reserved for another use
•2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil •Kosher salt & ground pepper •4 Meyer lemons, halved •2 lbs baby potatoes, halved •2 tbsp thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Rub with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Tie legs with twine and transfer to middle rack. Roast, turning once, until golden brown and a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 165 degrees, about 50 minutes. Remove and let stand 15 minutes before serving. Pour pan juices into a small container and skim fat. While chicken roasts, toss lemons and potatoes with remaining oil and thyme in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to lower rack. Roast, flipping occasionally, until tender and golden brown, about 40 minutes. Serve with chicken and pan juices.
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