New ways with chicken
Brined chicken with cider, pears and pumpkin
Brining the chicken seasons it throughout and keeps it juicy. Serve with mashed potato or salad.
Serves 4-6
✽ 1 large, free-range chicken
(about 2kg)
✽ 10 shallots, halved and peeled
✽ 4 bay leaves
✽ 5 thyme sprigs, plus extra leaves to serve
✽ 50g butter, softened
✽ 1 small pumpkin or round squash, deseeded and cut into✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽
