Name: Grandma's Simple Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 med onion, peeled and thickly sliced; 3 stalks celery, halved lengthwise; 4 carrots, trimmed and split lengthwise in half; 1 (3 to 4 lb) whole chicken, cavity cleaned and rinsed; Kosher or fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lemon, quartered; 1 small onion, trimmed, peeled, and quartered; Fresh herbs such as sage, thyme, parsley, or rosemary, rinsed; Olive or vegetable oil; Onion powder, optional; 1/4 to 1/2 cup chicken broth or water