Chicken Crown for 2

Greendale poultry products are sourced from our carefully chosen suppliers. One such supplier is Creedy Carver, based at Merrifield Farm in Crediton, Devon. Peter and Sue Coleman pride themselves on producing top_quality chickens whilst maintaining a very sympathetic approach to bird welfare. From one day old, their chicks remain in temperature_controlled brooder units; at 28 days old they’re moved to free range units, which are either straw_bale shacks or special chicken arks. From here, they can roam grassy fields while enjoying protection from predators and the elements, thanks to their specialist housing. The birds are fed a low_density diet free from GM ingredients, additives or antibiotics, which allows them to grow more slowly, reaching maturity at their own pace. This simple lifestyle and natural environment combine to produce the delicious_tasting chicken that Greendale customers love.

Remove the Chicken Crown from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature, then preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4. Place the Chicken in a roasting tin, then brush it with melted butter and season generously with pepper and salt. Put it in the oven and roast for 25 minutes, using its juices to baste it regularly as it cooks. At the end of the cooking time, check the Chicken is ready by inserting a clean skewer into it; if the juices run clear, it is properly cooked. Remove the cooked Chicken Roaster from the oven and let it rest in a warm place for 15 minutes before carving.