Product description
This generously proportioned Whole Chicken makes a wonderful centrepiece when entertaining guests for a traditional Sunday Roast. Simply serve with your favourite vegetables, crispy roast potatoes, and lashings of gravy. Best of all, the whole bird saves any food waste as any leftovers are perfect in salads and sandwiches, and the rest can be made into a delicious and versatile chicken stock.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Cooking guidelines from defrosted: allow product to defrost for up to 48 hours in the fridge. Once fully defrosted remove from the fridge and leave at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to cooking.
Remove all the packaging. Pat dry with kitchen paper and place in a roasting tin.
Preheat the oven to 230°C / fan 210°C / gas 8. Drizzle with oil and season well with salt and pepper and cook for 15 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C / fan 160°C / gas 4 and cook for a further 20 - 22 minutes per 450g. Ensure the chicken is piping hot throughout, and the juices run clear when the thickest parts are pierced with a skewer. Once fully cooked rest in a warm place for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Cooking appliances vary in performance; these are guidelines only.
This product must be cooked thoroughly prior to consumption.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Typical per 100g |
Energy: 589 kJ/142 kcal |
Fat: 10g, of which Saturates: 3g |
Carbohydrate: 0.1g, of which Sugars: 0.1g |
Fibre: 0g |
Protein: 12g |
Salt: 0.12g |
HOW TO STORE
- Storage: Keep frozen at -18°C or below
- Defrost: Defrost in refrigerator overnight. Do not re-freeze once defrosted
- Shelf life defrosted: Store in refrigerator and use within 24 hours
INGREDIENTS
100% Whole Chicken.
Please note: this item contains bones. No giblets.