Fantastic Butter Roasted Chicken With Herbs

1. 1

   With a sheet of kitchen towel, dab the chicken dry.

2. 2

   Put half the butter and a sprig of one of the herbs inside the chicken.

3. 3

   Place the chicken in a roasting tin and rub the remaining butter all over the skin (go on get your hands messy!)

4. 4

   Season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and sprinkle with the remaining herbs.

5. 5

   Roast in a hot oven (400F200C,gas mark 6) for 20 minutes to each 1lb/500g plus 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Baste the chicken several times during cooking.

7. 7

   Remove the chicken and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Meanwhile place the roasting tin on the stove,add the chicken stock and bring the juices to the boil scraping the good bits from the bottom.

9. 9

   Add a little water to the cornflour and stir to form a liquid.

10. 10

    Gradually add this into the boiling stock, stirring at all times, until thickened.

11. 11

    Pour gravy into a gravy boat and serve chicken on a warmed serving dish.

12. 12

    Great!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.