Julius roberts’ epic tarragon roast chicken

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Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 unwaxed lemon1 x 1.8 kg chicken (rinsed withcold water)Sea salt and freshly groundblack pepper75 g butter (at roomtemperature)For the gravy:200 ml dry white wine450 ml chicken

Recreate your favourite takeaway at home

SERVES 6-8 | PREP 15 MINS | COOK 4 HRS | EASY 2 large onions, peeledolive oil1 leg of lamb1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp ground allspice400g tin of cherry tomatoes3 garlic cloves, crushedf

■ Serves 1 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 35 mins 2 tbsp olive oil1 large skin-on chicken breast6 small new potatoes (about 200g), halved2 carrots, cut into rounds1 small onion, cut into wedges3 broccoli spear