Roast Chicken - v1

Roast chicken is a regular in most homes. This is one of several versions I cook. Common to all is that bones, etc. are retained to make stock: #WastenotWantnot
For some reason the wings mostly seem to disappear during the resting period 🤣. We’ll probably have cold chicken with bubble & squeak tomorrow and chicken fajitas the next day. I usually buy a large chicken from our excellent butcher in order to get several meals out of the bird.
Roast Chicken - v1
Roast chicken is a regular in most homes. This is one of several versions I cook. Common to all is that bones, etc. are retained to make stock: #WastenotWantnot
For some reason the wings mostly seem to disappear during the resting period 🤣. We’ll probably have cold chicken with bubble & squeak tomorrow and chicken fajitas the next day. I usually buy a large chicken from our excellent butcher in order to get several meals out of the bird.
Steps
- 1
Pre-heat the over to Gas Mark 7 or electric equivalent (Circotherm 180C).
- 2
Arrange the carrot and onion slices in a roasting pan, to make a firm base for the chicken.
- 3
Gently pat the chicken with kitchen towel. Then insert the lemon quarters and whole garlic cloves in the cavity.
- 4
Place the chicken breast-side down (yes, I know that this is not the normal way) on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan. Season liberally, rub in the butter and top with the thyme sprigs.
- 5
Place the pre-heated oven for 20 minutes, then lower the heat to Gas Mark 4 or electric equivalent (Circotherm 160C) and cook for 40 minutes per kilo or until the chicken is cooked.
- 6
Remove the chicken and allow to rest for 20 or so minutes, first discarding the thyme sprigs and whole garlic cloves (to compost!).
- 7
Use the juices and lemon-infused vegetables to make gravy.
- 8
Serve with your choice of accompaniments. Today we had roast potatoes, cabbage and carrots.
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