Perfect Roast Chicken
Classic roast chicken with crispy skin, lemon, and fresh herbs
Instructions
- 1
Remove chicken from fridge 1 hour before cooking. Pat completely dry with paper towels.
- 2
Stuff cavity with halved lemon, garlic bulbs cut in half, and fresh thyme sprigs.
- 3
Rub softened butter all over chicken skin. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 4
Tie legs together with kitchen string. Tuck wing tips under body.
- 5
Place breast-side up in roasting pan. Roast at 220°C for 20 minutes until skin begins to brown.
- 6
Reduce heat to 180°C and continue roasting for 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes.
- 7
Chicken is done when juices run clear and internal temp reaches 75°C in thickest part of thigh.
- 8
Rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve with pan juices and roasted root vegetables.
Chef's Tips
- All ingredients available for next-day delivery from your branch
- Bulk pricing automatically applied on large orders
- Scale portions up or down based on your service requirements
Ingredients
For 40 portions (commercial scale)
Total Cost
For 40 portions
💡 Chef's Tips
- • All quantities calculated for commercial kitchen scale (40 portions)
- • Bulk pricing automatically applied where available
- • Fresh products delivered next-day from your branch
Perfect Roast Chicken - Professional Recipe Guide
Classic roast chicken with crispy skin, lemon, and fresh herbs
About This chicken Recipe
This perfect roast chicken recipe is designed for quick lunch service, featuring chicken as the primary protein. The recipe is rated as Easy difficulty, making it perfect for busy kitchens.
Perfect for Lunch Service
This recipe is specifically designed for quick lunch service, with portion calculations and preparation methods optimized for fast service times.
Seasonal Availability
This autumn recipe features ingredients and flavors perfect for autumn menus, with hearty, comforting flavors.
Commercial Kitchen Preparation
All ingredients in this recipe are available from Booker Wholesale, with next-day delivery available when ordered by 3pm. The recipe includes automatic portion scaling, allowing you to adjust quantities for any number of servings. Bulk pricing is automatically applied for large orders.
Recipe Tips for Success
- All ingredients are calculated for commercial scale (40+ portions by default)
- Use the portion calculator to adjust quantities for your specific service requirements
- Add all ingredients to your basket with one click for convenient ordering
- Fresh ingredients are delivered next-day from your local Booker branch
- Bulk pricing automatically applies for large quantity orders
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