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Cook once eat twice

Jumbo roast chook

SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES

1 large (2.2kg) whole chicken
60g softened butter
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 medium (140g) lemon, quartered
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 large (400g) onions, unpeeled, halved crossways
3 cups (750ml) chicken stock
2 tablespoons plain flour

1 Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced).

2 Remove and discard any fat from cavity of chicken. Pat the cavity and skin dry with paper towel. Tuck wings under body.

Run your fingers carefully between the skin and the breast meat. Combine butter and garlic in a small bowl. Spoon butter under skin; push butter through

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