

PERFECT ROAST CHICKEN IN BRINE
1.5–2 kg whole chicken
6 % brine: 300 g table salt dissolved in 5 litres water (600 g coarse salt)
1 lemon
1 bunch thyme
125 g unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for rubbing into the skin
30 ml dry white wine
For the gravy (optional):
20 ml dry white wine
250 ml (1 cup) chicken stock
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 sprig tarragon
1 sprig parsley Continue reading







