Perfect Roast Chicken Recipe

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If chicken has giblets remove them and untie any string that might be holding the chicken together. Rinse the chicken throughout.
Preheat oven to 200°C (gas mark 6).
Place chicken in a roasting tin and add a little water roughly about 50ml to the bottom of the tray. This will help keep the moisture in the chicken.
Slice the butter into 4 slices and place 2 slices underneath the skin of each of the chicken breasts. Take care not to rip the skin when doing this.
Pour olive oil all over the chicken making sure the breast and legs are covered. Sprinkle the herbs, salt and pepper over the top.
Place the chicken in the oven, basting regularly until cooked (time varies with size of chicken). Some juices may be trapped inside the chicken so if possible tip these out into the tray then keep cooking. Check the chicken is cooked by pushing a skewer into the thickest part of the thigh it is cooked when the juices run clear.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	520.71 Kcal (2180 kJ)
Calories from fat	387.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	43.03g	66%
Cholesterol	201.69mg	67%
Sodium	124.33mg	5%
Potassium	334.49mg	7%
Protein	31.59g	63%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	1.7mg	10%
Calcium	24.2mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	266.8 Kcal (1117 kJ)
Calories from fat	198.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.05g	66%
Cholesterol	103.34mg	67%
Sodium	63.7mg	5%
Potassium	171.39mg	7%
Protein	16.19g	63%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	0.9mg	10%
Calcium	12.4mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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