This is a raw product that must be cooked. Store below 3°C.

Cooking times may vary depending on your oven and the exact weight of your chicken. The timings below are for a 4kg chicken:

1. Remove your Christmas Chicken from the fridge 1 hour before you want to cook it.
2. Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6.
3. Rub a little olive oil into the skin of the chicken, season, then squeeze over the juice of half a lemon. Slice the remaining lemon in half and place into the cavity of the chicken (you may also like to add some aromatic herbs such as rosemary or thyme).
4. Roast for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4 and cook for 3 hours. We recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure the meat is cooked thoroughly. The internal temperature should be 72°C when the bird is cooked.
5. Remove from the oven and leave to rest in a warm place for at least 20 minutes before carving.

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Country of origin: UK