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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

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