Mouthwatering tips for the best roast ever. Jamie Oliver writes exclusively for BuzzFeed Life.
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A perfect roast chicken dinner is one of life's most comforting pleasures and should be nothing short of a complete joy.
I'm talking juicy, succulent meat, potatoes that are properly crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle; veggies that are given an equal share of love and attention; and of course, rich, delicious gravy to bring it all together. Here are my little secrets to achieving this – have these up your sleeve ready for your next Sunday roast and I promise you're on to a winner.
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First up is chicken prep. A pierced lemon and a bunch of fresh woody herbs up the cavity will add bags of extra flavour and get you off to a flying start.
The secret to ultimate gravy is in the same roasting tray. Sit the chicken on a bed of roughly chopped veg, such as onions, carrots and celery (you can even add a rasher or two of smoked streaky bacon), and once your bird is done, you can use these sticky roast veg to make the richest gravy you’ve ever tasted.
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Roast the chicken for 1 hour and 20 minutes, basting halfway through.
Once roasted, let the chicken rest on a board, covered in tin foil and a couple of tea towels, and transfer the roasting tray of veg to a medium heat.
See the full recipe for more details.
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