Lemon & Thyme Roasted Chicken

   Serves 4

   20 minutes

   1.5 hours

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Hazeldenes Free Range Whole Chicken

Ingredients

  • Hazeldenes Free Range Whole Chicken
  • 2 lemons – one cut into quarters, the other cut into thick slices
  • 5-6 sprigs thyme
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt flakes & freshly ground black pepper
  • 800g baby red potatoes, cut into thick slices
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic bulb, cut in half
  • 200g green beans, topped and steamed

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced).
  2. Pat chicken dry and place into a baking pan. Stuff the lemon wedges and 3-4 thyme sprigs into the cavity, drizzle chicken with a little oil and sprinkle with salt flakes and pepper.
  3. Cook chicken for 20 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (160°C fan-forced) and continue cooking for 20 minutes per 500g.
  4. Whilst chicken is cooking, toss potatoes and lemon slices in olive oil and season well. Arrange over a baking tray and scatter with additional thyme. Add garlic to tray and bake for 35-40 minutes, until potatoes are crisp and golden.
  5. Oven chicken is cooked through, set aside for 5 minutes before slicing. Accompany with the roasted vegetables and steamed beans.

TIP:  For a fresh jus style gravy, you can cook down the pan juices and mix with a little white wine vinegar and seasoning.

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