Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Wash the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
Save the neck and gizzards, except for the liver.
Salt and pepper the chicken evenly and sprinkle salt and pepper in the cavity.
Soak the dried porcini in 2 cups of very hot water for 20 minute Drain them, saving the soaking water.
Saute the mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of the butter for 3 to 4 minutes.
Fill the cavity of the chicken with the sauteed mushrooms.
Truss the chicken and rub it with 1 tablespoon of butter.
Place the chicken, breast side down, in a heavy, shallow casserole and roast for about 20 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees, turn the chicken on its side and roast another 15 minutes.
Turn the chicken on its other side, roast another fifteen minutes, then turn the chicken breast side up, and finsh roasting for a total of about 1 1/4 hours ( skin should be golden and crisp, leg should move easily in its socket, and any juices should run clear)basting often (at least each time you turn it).
Meanwhile, put the gizzards and neck in a small pot with 1/2 cup water and the mushroom liquid, strained through a fine sieve.
Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes until the liquid is reduced to 1 1/4 cups.
Pour the liquid through a strainer and discard the gizzards and neck.
Remove chicken from the oven, untruss, and put on a platter.
Scoop the mushrooms out of the chicken and put them in the roasting pan with the reduced mushroom juices and the port if you are using it. Reduce by one third.
Add salt and pepper to taste and whisk in 2 tablespoons cold butter until the sauce emulsifies.
Cut the chicken as desired and cover with the wild mushroom sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	926.33 Kcal (3878 kJ)
Calories from fat	305.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.98g	52%
Cholesterol	198.73mg	66%
Sodium	59.24mg	2%
Potassium	173.85mg	4%
Total Carbs	96.52g	32%
Dietary Fiber	11.27g	45%
Protein	53.13g	106%
Vitamin C	9.8mg	16%
Vitamin A	2.4mg	79%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	9.8mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	689.53 Kcal (2887 kJ)
Calories from fat	227.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.29g	52%
Cholesterol	147.93mg	66%
Sodium	44.1mg	2%
Potassium	129.41mg	4%
Total Carbs	71.85g	32%
Dietary Fiber	8.39g	45%
Protein	39.55g	106%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	16%
Vitamin A	1.8mg	79%
Iron	2.8mg	21%
Calcium	7.3mg	1%

* 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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