CHEAT'S ROAST CHICKEN & GRAVY
SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 40 MINS
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 cup sage and onion stuffing mix
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 40g butter, softened
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp chopped lemon thyme
• 4 chicken marylands
• 1kg Jap pumpkin, wedges
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• peas, to serve
GRAVY
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/4 cups chicken stock
1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper.
2 Place onion and carrot in a medium roasting dish. Position oiled rack over the top (see Tip).
3 In a large bowl, combine stuffing mix, onion, butter, water and thyme. Mix well. Season. Run fingers under chicken skin to loosen, being careful not to tear. Fill pockets with stuffing.
4 Place chicken skin-side up on rack.
Season. Roast 30-35 mins until chicken is golden, crisp and cooked through (when you pierce thigh joint, juices should run clear).
5 Meanwhile, toss pumpkin in oil, spread in single layer on tray and season. Bake with chicken 20 mins, until tender and golden.
6 GRAVY Strain cooking juices into medium saucepan, discarding vegetables. Bring to simmer on high. Stir in flour. Cook 1 min. Pour in wine, stirring until simmering. Gradually stir in stock until smooth and combined. Simmer 3 mins, stirring. Season.
This story is from the April 11, 2022 edition of Woman's Day Australia.
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