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Sage and Lemon New Zealand Roast Chicken with Herb Crust

Name: Sage and Lemon New Zealand Roast Chicken with Herb Crust
Total time: 112 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: New Zealand
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (1.5kg); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp dried rosemary; 1 tbsp dried thyme; 1 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 lemon, halved; 1 garlic bulb, halved; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped; 1 tsp lemon zest

A fresh and herbaceous variation with a bright citrus note.

112 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Pat chicken dry and season inside and out.
Mix herbs, cilantro, olive oil, and garlic. Rub into chicken cavity and over skin.
Insert_before 2: Mix sage and lemon zest into the herb and oil mixture before rubbing onto the chicken.
Place lemon and garlic in cavity. Roast 1.5 hours or until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
Let rest 10 minutes before carving.

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