Whole Roasted Lemon Sage Chicken

This roast chicken is infused with the flavours of lemon and sage.

This roast chicken is infused with the flavours of lemon and sage.

Whole Roasted Lemon Sage Chicken

2 1/2 – 3 1/2 lb chicken
3 whole lemons
2 tbsp chopped sage
2 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley
1 tbsp smoked sea salt
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 tsp ground white pepper
1 cup butter

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Method:

Soften the butter to room temperature and set aside. 

Zest the lemon into a bowl, add the chopped sage, chopped parsley, smoked sea salt, chopped garlic and ground white pepper.

Mix and then fold into the soft butter. Juice the 3 lemons and add to the butter mix.

Place the chicken in a large casserole dish. Spread the lemon, sage butter over the surface of the chicken and place in a 400F oven for 10 minutes.

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Turn the oven down to 350F and allow to continue roasting for an additional 35 to 45 minutes. Using a thermometer internal temperature should reach 180 degrees. 

Remove from the oven and allow to rest for at least 5 to 8 minutes.  Carve and serve.

Courtesy Chef Jason Parsons
www.peller.com