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Place both halves of the chicken brick in a sink and cover completely with cold water and leave for at least 30 min.
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(This ensures that brick does not dry out and crack during cooking.) Preheat oven to 190 degree C, 15 min before roasting the chicken in a brick.
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Place lemon pieces, some bay leaves, tarragon sprigs into clean chicken cavity.
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Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Place half the prepared vegetables in the base of the drained chicken brick, then place chicken on top.
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Arrange remaining vegetables and the remaining bay leaves around the chicken.
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Pour the white wine and chicken stock over.
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Place lid of chicken brick on top to cover the chicken.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 1hr 30min or until the chicken is cooked.
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(Test by inserting a skewer into the thickest part of the chicken thigh. The juices should run clear.) Remove chicken brick from oven.
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For the sauce-------------------.
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Pour off cooking liquor and reserve in a bowl.
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Keep chicken and vegetables hot, covered, in the oven, while preparing the sauce.
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Place liquor in a small pan and bring to boil.
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Cream fat and flour together to make a beurre manie, then drop small amounts into boling liquor, whisking continuosly.
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When sauce is thickened, smooth and glossy, draw off the heat, stir in the cream, then reheat gently and season to taste.
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Serve with chicken, vegetables and rice or potatoes.