Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 tbsp concentrated chicken stock
  • 1 (5 lb) whole chicken
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 None medium leeks, split lengthwise, cleaned
  • 8 oz baby carrots
  • 1/2 tsp orange zest

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine butter, herbs and concentrated chicken stock. Set aside.
  • Place chicken in a roasting pan and season. Roast for 1 hour, basting with pan juices. Brush with herb mixture. Arrange leeks and carrots around chicken. Roast for another 15-30 mins, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 175°F. Remove vegetables and set aside. Let chicken rest for 20 mins then brush with remaining herb mixture. Toss leeks and carrots with orange zest and arrange on a serving platter. Serve with chicken.