Wash the herbs and shake dry. Finely chop parsley and coriander leaves. Mix lemon juice and olive oil. Wash the chicken thoroughly, dab dry and brush the outside of the chicken with the oil-lemon mix. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the chopped herbs. Place thyme on top
Mix the egg white and coarse salt. Spread about 1/3 of the salt mixture oval in the size of the chicken on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Place the chicken on top, cover with the rest of the salt and press the salt down firmly
Bake the chicken in a preheated oven (electric cooker: 200 °C/ convection oven: 175 °C/ gas: see manufacturer) for approx. 1 1/2 hours. Take the chicken out of the oven, let it rest for about 15 minutes and serve
Waiting time approx. 15 minutes