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Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil, and position a roasting rack in the pan.
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Remove and discard the giblets from the cavity of the chicken.
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Crush the garlic cloves with the side of a knife and discard the papery skins. Rub one garlic clove over the entire surface of the chicken. Place all of the garlic in the cavity of the chicken.
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Liberally season the chicken inside and out with salt and black pepper.
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Rub the olive oil all over the chicken and under the breast skin.
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Place the chicken on the roasting rack breast side up. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine, and tuck the wing tips beneath the body of the chicken.
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Separate the onion into two parts and place into the cavity of the chicken, along with the parsley, thyme, and lemon half.
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Roast the chicken on middle rack of oven until the thickest part of the breast reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, 80-90 minutes.
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Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes, then carve as desired.
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Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.