Honey Horseradish Roasted Chicken

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1. 1Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with a rack in the middle.
2. 2Step 2: Place the chicken breast side up on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
3. 3Step 3: Stuff the chicken with the lemon, garlic, onion, and rosemary sprigs.
4. 4Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together the horseradish, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
5. 5Step 5: Spread the mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get under the skin as well.
6. 6Step 6: Truss the chicken, or tuck the wings under the body and tie together the legs.
7. 7Step 7: Roast the chicken for 1 hour and 20 minutes, then turn the oven up to 450 degrees F to brown the skin. Continue cooking about 20 more minutes until the internal temperature near the thighbone is 160 degrees F and the juices run clear (it should continue to cook once removed from the oven until the temperature is 165 degrees F).
8. 8Step 8: Let the chicken rest for 20 minutes covered with aluminum foil before carving. Garnish with parsley if desired.