Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season the cavity with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl combine the onion, lemon, garlic, half the thyme, and 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper and mix it well. Stuff the bird with the mixture. Using 2 (3-foot) pieces of kitchen twine, tie up the chicken: Tuck the wing tips between the wings and the body. Put the midpoint of the twine under the chicken, bring the ends up and around the wings, and pull them tight against the body. Bring the ends of the twine up underneath the legs, wrap the string around them, pull the legs together, and tie them tightly. Place the chicken, breast side up in a roasting pan, and layer the strips of bacon up breast until covered. Scatter over the remaining thyme, drizzle over some more olive oil and season everything with salt and pepper.
Roast the chicken for 1 1/2 hours; arrange the mushrooms around the chicken 45 minutes after roasting. Baste with the pan juices every 20 minutes. The chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (the legs should wiggle easily in their sockets.)
Remove the chicken from the pan, cover with foil, and let stand for 10 minutes to rest. Serve the chicken with the roasted mushrooms and pan juices.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	415.4 Kcal (1739 kJ)
Calories from fat	259.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.84g	44%
Sodium	422.19mg	18%
Potassium	1851.98mg	39%
Total Carbs	19.81g	7%
Sugars	1.38g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.58g	2%
Protein	22.59g	45%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	10%
Iron	486.5mg	2703%
Calcium	279.6mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	76.75 Kcal (321 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.33g	44%
Sodium	78mg	18%
Potassium	342.17mg	39%
Total Carbs	3.66g	7%
Sugars	0.25g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.11g	2%
Protein	4.17g	45%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	10%
Iron	89.9mg	2703%
Calcium	51.7mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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