ENGLISH ROAST CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
- To prepare the chicken, lift the skin gently with a knife and insert some small pieces of butter and slices of lemon under the breast.
- Make a ball of the stuffing and place in the cavity. Tie the chicken together with a string. Lay 6 pieces of streaky smoked bacon over the chicken. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Rub salt and butter into the skin. Heat oil in roasting pan and put the chicken and the onion into it. Cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Baste the chicken thoroughly every 20 minutes. After 1 hour and 10 minutes remove the crispy bacon slices and place them on a dish for serving. Return the chicken to the oven for another 20 minutes.
- While the Chicken is cooking, start the gravy:
- To make stock, combine the giblets with a bay leaf and an onion in a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Add carrot and peppercorns. When the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a plate and keep warm. Put the roasting tin on heat and drain off fat with a spoon. Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the juice. Keep stirring. When the juice is brown add the stock. Sieve the gravy to remove any lumps. Add a splash of white wine if desired.
- In a medium saucepan melt the butter and sweat the onions until translucent. Combine the chopped herbs, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, lemon juice and zest in a medium-mixing bowl. Add onions and mix thoroughly.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Parboil the potatoes. Coat them in flour. Put in a roasting tin with very hot sunflower oil. Roast for 30 minutes.
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Meshack Mpenga
[email protected]I've tried many roast chicken recipes, but this one is my favorite. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the skin is crispy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
etaferaw endale
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Maria Sternina
[email protected]This is my go-to roast chicken recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Angela Schwarze
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the gravy is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Emad Samy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfect. The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. The gravy was also delicious.
aliramhnie110 official Ali
[email protected]This was the best roast chicken I've ever had. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Pepis Pepis
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
moon glitch_
[email protected]This chicken was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. The skin was crispy and the meat was tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Jillu islam
[email protected]I've made this roast chicken recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the gravy is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Yusuf Kabiru
[email protected]This roast chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken turned out juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I followed the recipe exactly, and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.