Classic Kiwi Roast Chicken with Herb & Lemon
| Prep | Cook | Serves |
| 15 min | Cook 1 hr 20 min | 4 |
Ingredients
- Whole Chicken
- lemons (1 halved, 1 sliced)
- tbsp soft butter
- cloves
- handful of fresh thyme or rosemary
- Potatoes, chopped (1KG)
- Carrots, small and chopped
- drops of olive oil
- Salt and pepper.
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry. Rub soft butter over the skin and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the halved lemon, garlic, and herbs inside the cavity
- Scatter potatoes and carrots in a roasting dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season.
- Place the chicken on top of the vegetables, breast side up.
- Bake at 190°C for 1 hr 20 min, or until juices run clear and skin is golden.
- Let the chicken rest 10 minutes before carving.
- Save leftover meat and pan drippings for breakfast hash.
Conclusion
More than one chicken for a man with two wives and one or two children is excessive.
