Step 1

Adjust oven rack to lowest position and pre- heat oven to 250 degrees

Step 2

Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry. Season well with salt and pepper on each side

Step 3

Heat olive oil in large Dutch Oven (9 quarts), over medium heat. Do not allow oil to smoke

Step 4

Place chicken breast side down. Cook until breast is lightly browned, about 5 minutes

Step 5

Using a wooden spoon inserted into cavity of the bird and flip chicken breast side up, add remaining ingredients except lemon juice, and cook about 6 to 8 minutes

Step 6

Remove from heat. Place a large aluminum sheet over the pot, place the lid on top. This is to ensure a tight seal, so that no vapors escape during the cooking process

Step 7

Transfer the Dutch Oven in your pre heated oven. Cook approximately 1:30 minutes

Step 8

Removed pot from the oven and check the chicken internal temperature (must be at least 160 degrees)

Step 9

Remove chicken and place onto a carving board, tent with foil and allow to rest about 20 minutes

Step 10

Strain chicken juices from the pot through a fine mesh. Place the juices into a fat separator

Step 11

Pour the juices into a saucepan (discard any of the fat left in the separator), add lemon juice and any juices from the carving board. Cook approximately 5 minutes and serve!