Recipes

Spring Chicken

Serves 4

Ingredients:
1 x 3lb (1.36kg) roasting chicken
3oz butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic granules
4 rashers rindless streaky bacon
Half teaspoon each of Tarragon, Basil, Oregano

Method:
Preheat oven to 375F, Gas Mark 5, 190C
Blend together the Tarragon, Basil, oregano, garlic granules and softened butter. Carefully lift the skin on the chicken breast with a sharp knife and spread half the butter mixture underneath. Prick the thighs and breast flesh with a fork and rub in a little of the butter mixture and place the remaining mixture inside the bird. Place the chicken in a roasting tin and cover the breast with bacon rashers. Cover with foil and cook for one and a half to two hours, or until tender, basting frequently. 15 minutes before the end of cooking time remove the foil and brown the bacon.

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