Elegant Lemon-Thyme Roast Chicken with Herbed Couscous

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, about 4 lbs, giblets removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 whole lemon, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mint leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Method

1. 01
   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. 02
   Place the chicken in a roasting pan. Rub it with olive oil, ensuring it is well coated.
3. 03
   Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and chopped thyme. Place lemon slices and garlic cloves inside the cavity.
4. 04
   Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. 05
   While the chicken is roasting, prepare the couscous by bringing chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan.
6. 06
   Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let it stand for 5 minutes.
7. 07
   Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in parsley, mint, and lemon juice.
8. 08
   Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
9. 09
   Serve the roast chicken with herbed couscous on the side, garnished with additional lemon slices and fresh thyme sprigs.