LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS o the People
Classic Roast Chicken
to people who are eager to expand their family.
Inspired by Ina Garten
In November, we featured the Help the Grinch’s Heart Grow Three Sizes Toy Drive. We are thrilled to say that the event was an absolute success! Seeing how involved and generous our younger generations are always fills us with joy. We want to thank everyone who participated in this event and helped us ensure that children in need had a wonderful Christmas experience. With 2019 officially behind us, our team is already busy looking ahead to the many community events in this new year. We’re excited to continue helping the people around us in the months to come.
• 1 chicken, approx. 5–6 lbs • Kosher salt • Freshly ground pepper • 1 large bunch fresh thyme, 20 sprigs removed • 1 lemon, halved INGREDIENTS
• 1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted • 1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced • 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces • Olive oil
DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. Rinse chicken inside and out, removing giblets if included. Move to a work surface, pat dry, and liberally season with salt and pepper. Stuff cavity with thyme bunch, lemon halves, and garlic head. Brush outside with butter, and then season again. Tie chicken legs together with kitchen string. 3. Meanwhile, in a roasting pan, toss onions and carrots in olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and 20 sprigs of thyme. 4. Place the chicken on the vegetables and roast for 1 1/2 hours. 5. Remove from oven, and let stand for 20 minutes covered with foil. 6. Slice and serve with the vegetables.
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