Name: A simple roast chicken
Ingredients: herbs of choice (e.g. thyme, rosemary, bay, sage, parsley stalks); 1 small, unwaxed lemon, halved; 1 small onion (red or yellow) or a banana shallot, peeled and halved; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; a little soft butter or olive oil (optional); 1 good-quality, free-range chicken (1.4–1.8 kg)

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

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Solo

By Signe Johansen

Published 2018

About

One of the most evocative dishes for cooks and eaters alike is a classic roast chicken. Few things are as sublime as the scent of a chook browning and crisping in a hot oven, and naturally everyone has an opinion on what makes the perfect roast bird.

Consider this simple method a primer, rather than the ultimate roast chicken recipe. You can find further inspiration from brilliant cooks and writers such as Diana Henry<