Mix the salt, pepper and thyme.
Lay the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan and rub the mixture all over the skin on both sides.
Refrigerate uncovered overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Oven to 400 degrees F.
Put the lemon quarters, garlic and thyme stems inside the cavity of the chicken.
Brush the chicken with some of the melted butter.
Roast, basting every 20 minutes or so (first with melted butter, then with any fat and juices accumulating in the pan).
The chicken should be done in about an hour, but make sure by testing the thigh for a temperature of 170 degrees F.
Let the chicken rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	932.41 Kcal (3904 kJ)
Calories from fat	613.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	68.2g	105%
Cholesterol	380.03mg	127%
Sodium	1473.22mg	61%
Potassium	796.03mg	17%
Total Carbs	2.85g	1%
Sugars	0.47g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	3%
Protein	71.94g	144%
Vitamin C	20.5mg	34%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	4.3mg	24%
Calcium	59.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	217.55 Kcal (911 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.91g	105%
Cholesterol	88.67mg	127%
Sodium	343.73mg	61%
Potassium	185.73mg	17%
Total Carbs	0.66g	1%
Sugars	0.11g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.17g	3%
Protein	16.79g	144%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	34%
Iron	1mg	24%
Calcium	13.8mg	6%

* 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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