Roast Butcher’s Chicken with Lemon & Thyme

A Sunday favourite with a fresh citrus twist

🍗 Whole Roast Chicken – Golden and Juicy with Butcher’s Fresh Chicken and Classic Flavours

🔥 Why Choose Our Butcher’s Whole Chickens?
Our whole chickens are plump, fresh, and full of flavour – ideal for roasting and feeding the family.

🥩 Ingredients – Buy Fresh from Our Butcher’s Shop

1 Whole Butcher’s Chicken
1 Lemon, halved
1 Onion, quartered
2 Garlic Cloves
A Few Sprigs of Fresh Thyme
Salt & Pepper
2 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Olive Oil

🔥 How to Cook the Perfect Roast Chicken
1️⃣ Prep – Stuff the cavity with lemon, onion, garlic, and thyme.
2️⃣ Season – Rub skin with butter and oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3️⃣ Roast – Place in a preheated oven at 190°C for 1hr 20mins (or until juices run clear).
4️⃣ Rest – Let rest for 10–15 minutes before carving.
5️⃣ Serve – Plate with your favourite roast trimmings.

💡 Roast Tips:
✔️ Baste halfway through for extra crispy skin.
✔️ Save the carcass to make stock or soup!

🍽️ Serving Suggestions
✔️ Serve with roast potatoes, carrots, and gravy.
✔️ Pair with a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc.