Cajun Roast Chicken

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Thoroughly pat the entire chicken dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning to create a compound butter.

3. 3

   Gently separate the skin from the chicken breast with your fingers, and rub the seasoned butter directly onto the meat under the skin.

4. 4

   Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the lemon half, onion half, and garlic cloves. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine.

5. 5

   Rub the outside of the chicken with olive oil and generously coat it with the remaining Cajun seasoning.

6. 6

   Roast in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the juices run clear and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F. Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.