The source for this recipe is Cooking with Love Italian Style.  This is the only way we have roast chicken anymore -- it's that good!

Roasted Chicken with Basil

1  3 - 3 1/2 pound chicken

freshly ground pepper

salt -- to taste

4 cloves garlic -- crushed

several sprigs of fresh basil

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 lemon -- cut in wedges

Preheat the oven to 375 F. Clean and prepare the chicken for roasting. Place the pepper, salt, garlic and a few sprigs of basil in the cavity of the chicken.

Chop the rest of the basil and mix with the olive oil in a small bowl. Brush half of the mixture on the chicken and roast for 40 minutes. Brush the remaining mixture on the chicken and roast for an additional 40 minutes, or until cooked.

Cut into serving pieces and serve with lemon wedges.

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