Whole Roasted Chicken with Orange Pepper and Thyme

Name: Whole Roasted Chicken with Orange Pepper and Thyme
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons orange zest (from 3 medium oranges); 1/3 cup crushed black pepper (50 grams); 3 tablespoons salt (optional); 3 1/2 pounds whole chicken (1.6 kilo); 1/4 cup melted butter (4 tablespoons); 3 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup dry white wine (4 tablespoons); 1/2 orange; 1 1/2 tablespoons orange pepper (see above); 4 garlic cloves, grated; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme + 3 fresh thyme sprigs; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional); 1 head of garlic, roughly peeled and cut in half horizontally