Sage Roasted Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken
• 4-5 fresh sage leaves
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 medium-sized carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
3. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Gently loosen the skin of the chicken and slide the sage leaves under the skin, distributing them evenly.
5. Rub the garlic and olive oil mixture all over the chicken, making sure to coat it thoroughly.
6. Place the carrot and potato chunks, onion slices, and lemon slices around the chicken in the roasting pan.
7. Roast the chicken and vegetables in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
8. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before carving.
9. Serve the sage-roasted chicken with the roasted vegetables on the side. Garnish with fresh sage leaves for an extra touch of flavor.