Julia Child's Favorite Roast Chicken

Yield: 4 Servings
Categories: Poultry, Main Dishes
2 1/2tbUnsalted butter
1/3cEach finely diced carrots,
DIVIDER--onion and celery
1tsThyme, savory or mixed herbs
DIVIDER--or 2 fresh thyme sprigs
4lbFresh chicken
Salt & freshly ground pepper
Parsley stems &celery leaves
61/8-inch thick lemon slices
1/2cEach sliced onion & carrot
1tbFresh lemon juice
3/4cChicken stock or broth
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