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Perfect Roast Chicken

Perfect Roast Chicken

British
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105 minutes
4 people
Hard

105 min · 10 steps

Hard: over 60 min or 12+ steps

550 kcalper person
Protein 40g
Carbs 5g
Fats 40g

About this dish

A classic Sunday roast staple. Juicy, tender chicken with crispy golden skin, infused with lemon and thyme.

Allergy Info

Dairy

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Thyme1 bunch
  • Lemon1

Meat & Poultry

  • Whole Chicken1.5 kg

Dairy & Eggs

  • Butter50 g

Utensils

  • Roasting tray
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Basting brush or spoon
  • Meat thermometer

Method

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan.

Approx. 5 minutes
2

Halve the lemon and ensure the butter is soft.

Approx. 2 minutes
3

Place the Whole Chicken into the roasting tray.

Approx. 1 minutes
4

Rub the chicken all over with the Butter and season generously.

Approx. 5 minutes
5

Scatter the Thyme over the chicken and stuff the cavity with the Lemon halves.

Approx. 2 minutes
6

Place in the oven and roast for 30 minutes.

Approx. 30 minutes
7

Remove from oven, baste the chicken with the pan juices, and roast for a further 45 minutes.

Approx. 45 minutes
8

Check the internal temperature (it should reach 75°C in the thickest part).

Approx. 2 minutes
9

Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Approx. 15 minutes
10

Carve and serve.

Approx. 5 minutes

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