Roasted Chicken with Lemon Sauce Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
• 1 medium lemon
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 6 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 1 large onion, quartered
• LEMON SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
• 1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring, optional
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced