Ingredients:
1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 lemon, halved
preparation:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season the inside and outside with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, combine the roasted red peppers, spinach, mozzarella, garlic, oregano, and basil.
Stuff the mixture into the cavity of the chicken.
Rub the outside of the chicken with olive oil and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over it.
Place the chicken in a roasting pan and tuck the wings under the body.
Roast in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden and crispy.
Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Squeeze the remaining lemon half over the chicken before serving.
enjoy!