Roasted Chicken with Tomato Salad

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

2. 2

   Prepare the chicken by patting it dry with paper towels. Season the chicken inside and out with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   Place the chicken in a roasting pan and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Squeeze half a lemon over the chicken.

4. 4

   Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh.

5. 5

   While the chicken is roasting, prepare the tomato salad. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and slice the green onions.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green onions, and mixed salad greens. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the juice of the remaining lemon half, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.

7. 7

   Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

8. 8

   Serve the roasted chicken with the fresh tomato salad on the side.