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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Pommes Purée
Country Ham
Method
Roasted Chicken
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare the Chicken
Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil all over the chicken, then season with salt and black pepper. Make sure to season inside the cavity as well.
- 3
Add Aromatics
Stuff the cavity of the chicken with fresh thyme, crushed garlic cloves, and lemon halves.
- 4
Roast the Chicken
Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste the chicken with its juices halfway through.
- 5
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Pommes Purée
- 6
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- 8
- 9
Add Butter and Cream
Incorporate the unsalted butter and heavy cream into the mashed potatoes. Stir until fully combined and creamy. Season with salt to taste.
Country Ham
- 10
Prepare the Ham
In a skillet over medium heat, lightly brown the slices of country ham for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until heated through and slightly crispy.