Roast Chicken With Lemon without currants oregano

3 1/2-4 lbs chicken , I used a 7lb 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons cracked pepper 1 lemon , halved (I used 2) 2 bay leaves 6 garlic cloves , roughly[...]

4 chicken breasts , bone-in with skin 1 cup white navy beans , presoaked (overnight is best) 1 small yellow onion , peeled and cut in 1/4 in. dice 2 large[...]