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Ingredients

  • 1 chicken, 3.5 to 5 pounds
  • 1 onion, peeled
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock

Method

  • 1. Put cast iron skillet in oven. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • 2. wash chicken inside and out. Dry with paper towels
  • 3. crush 1 sprig rosemary in hand. Rub over chicken skin. Salt and pepper skin.
  • 4. stuff cavity with onion and 1 sprig rosemary
  • 5. put chicken in skillet. Roast at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • 6. turn oven down to 375 degrees. Roast until thermometer in thigh reads 170 (about 1 hour)
  • 7. remove pan and pour juice from interior into skillet. Place chicken on carving board.
  • 8. put skillet on stovetop (remember: handle is hot!). Set flame at medium high.
  • 9. Add flour. Cook for about 3 minutes.
  • 10. Add chicken stock gradually, whisking thoroughly to break up any lumps until you have a nice gravy.
  • 6. carve and serve.