Last Order Date For Christmas Delivery: Sunday 15th December
Ingredients
- 1.8 Kg Goosnargh Free Range Chicken (Can be purchased from Farmison)
- 2 x Lemons halved
- 1 x Red onion quartered
- 4 x Garlic cloves finely sliced
- Approx. 700-800g potatoes, peeled and cut to bite size
- 25g Butter, softened
- 4 x Sprigs fresh thyme
- A good glug of olive oil
- Seasoning
Introduction
This flavoursome roast makes a great centre piece on the table.Method
- Preheat the oven to 140°C, Gas1.
- Stuff the cavity of the chicken with 2 halves of lemon, 1 quarter of red onion and 2 thyme sprigs.
- Place the chicken in a large roasting tin.
- Smear the softened butter all over the bird and season.
- Add potatoes to a bowl along with garlic and rest of lemon, onion and thyme.
- Add a good glug of olive oil and mix through potato mixture providing an even coating.
- Season.
- Arrange potatoes around the chicken and cover loosely with foil.
- Place in oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and increase temperature of oven to 190°C, Gas 5.
- Remove foil from chicken and potatoes, turning potatoes to ensure they are not sticking and basting chicken.
- Place back in oven and roast for approx. 1hour- 1 hour 10 mins or until the juices of the meat run clear and the potatoes are cooked and golden in colour.
- Remember to baste the chicken from time to time and turn the potatoes for even cooking.
Gaynor's Tip: This flavoursome roast makes a great centre piece on the table to dig into. Serve with fresh greens and the pan juices.
Source: Resident Food Farmison Blogger Gaynor Mairs