Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken (Brined)

2 cups water

2 tablespoons kosher salt plus ½ teaspoon, divided

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns

1 ½ teaspoons fennel seed

2 lemons (1 quartered, 1 zested and juiced), divided

3 cloves garlic, crushed

6 fresh thyme sprigs plus 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, divided

2 fresh bay leaves

6 cups ice

1 (4 to 5 pound) whole chicken

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon ground pepper

Directions at eatingwell.com

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