Ingredients

Method

• 1 whole free-range chicken
• 1 T butter
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 lemons, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 cups apple cider
• ¾ cup maple syrup

Method

Ingredients

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C.

2. Rub the chicken with butter and season with salt and pepper. Place in a roasting pan.

3. Place the lemons and garlic in the pan, then pour over the apple cider and maple syrup.

4. Roast for 1–1½ hours, or until cooked through and golden brown.

Cook’s note: Serve with creamy mashed potatoes. You can replace the cider with verjuice for a non-alcoholic version.

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