Lemon and Thyme Roast Chicken

1 Remove the chicken from fridge 1 hour before cooking and let it come to room temperature.
2 Preheat oven to 425F.
3 Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and liberally season the inside and outside with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with 1 lemon (cut in quarters), thyme, and garlic. Truss the bird so that the legs seal the cavity.
4 Transfer the chicken to an oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven and cook for 50 minutes or until the thickest part of the thigh registers between 165F and 175F, depending on your preference. (Personally, I like the dark meat to register 185F).
5 With the bird still in the skillet, add 2-4 sprigs of fresh thyme and the juice of 1/2 lemon to the rendered chicken juices. Using a large spoon or turkey baster, continuously baste the bird with the juices. Switch the oven to broil and broil the chicken until the skin is crispy, 2 to 3 minutes.
6 Transfer to a cutting board and let the chicken rest 10 minutes before carving.