Simple Roast Chicken Recipe

Category : poultry  |  Style : roasting |  Serves : 4  |

Ingredients

Method :

• Squeeze the juice from a halved lemon over the chicken, then push the lemon halves into the body cavity.

• Smear the softened butter over the breast of the chicken and place it on a rack or shallow baking dish.

• Commence roasting in a pre-heated oven at 375oF / 190oC / Gas 5 for approx. 1 1/4 hour.

• Skim oil fat from the roasting juices, then add 120ml water and bring to a boil, stirring well to mix in the browned bits. Allow to simmer until slightly thick.

• Season with salt and pepper, and serve this sauce with the chicken.