Free Range Whole Chicken | ±2.1kg - ±3.3kg

Name: Free Range Whole Chicken | ±2.1kg - ±3.3kg
Rating: 5.00 (3 reviews)

Regular price: £23.00
Regular price: ~~£23.00~~
Sale price: £23.00

Weight ±2.1kg ±3.3kg

Description

This whole chicken from HERB FED in North Yorkshire is a testament to premium poultry. Raised on lush pastures, these truly free-range birds enjoy a herb-enriched diet from four weeks old, featuring fresh basil, dill, coriander, and more, which enhances the natural flavour of the meat. Slow-grown for up to twice the length of commercial chickens, they develop superior taste, tenderness, and succulence. Perfectly suited for any dish, HERB FED chickens deliver exceptional quality and a depth of flavour that truly stands out.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 whole chicken (2.1 kg)
• 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3-4 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1 lemon (halved)
• Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley, or sage)
• 2 carrots (cut into chunks)
• 1 onion (quartered)
• 1 celery stalk (cut into chunks)

Instructions:

Preparation:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 200°C (fan-forced: 180°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Remove the chicken from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature. Pat dry with paper towels.

Seasoning:

3. Season the Inside: Stuff the cavity with the crushed garlic, halved lemon, and a few sprigs of fresh herbs.
4. Rub the Chicken: Mix olive oil (or melted butter) with salt and pepper, and rub it all over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.

Preparing the Roasting Tray:

5. Vegetable Base: In a roasting tray, place the carrot chunks, onion quarters, and celery to create a bed. This keeps the chicken elevated and adds flavour to the juices.

Roasting:

6. Place the Chicken: Position the chicken breast-side up on the vegetable bed.
7. Cooking Time: Roast the chicken for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. A general rule is 20 minutes per 500 g, plus an additional 20 minutes.
8. Check Temperature: Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. The internal temperature should read 75°C. If not, cook for an additional 10–15 minutes and recheck.

Resting:

9. Rest the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the oven and loosely cover it with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 15–20 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Serve:

10. Carve and Serve: Serve the chicken with the roasted vegetables and your choice of sides.

Delivery

SHIPPING RATES (UK mainland only excl. Highlands)

Orders over £85 Express By End of Day (Tues-Sat)	FREE
Orders under £85 Express By End of Day (Tues-Sat)	£8.50
Express by 1PM (Tues-Fri) / by 1PM for Scotland	£11
Express Saturday by 1PM / by 1PM for Scotland	£22

Our delivery service covers all UK mainland addresses and is fully tracked using trusted courier DPD.
We aim to deliver all orders, excluding the Highlands & Islands, via next-day service; however, please allow up to 48 hours when placing your order in case of any courier delays.

HERB-FED

FROZEN

Herb Fed - Yorkshire Bred

North Yorkshire is one of England's great farming counties. Wide open skies, patchwork fields, and a long tradition of rearing food properly. It's here that Herb Fed has quietly built one of the finest poultry farms in Britain. The landscape does what good land always does: it lets time and space do the work.

5 stars: 3 (100%)
4 stars: 0 (0%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Best chicken I have had in

Best chicken I have had in ages!

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed our herb-fed chicken. Looking forward to serving you again.

Outstanding quality

Outstanding quality. Can't go back to standard chicken after this

Thank you for the 5-star review, Lee. We feel the same way, which is precisely why we partnered with this brilliant Yorkshire artisan.

Good enough for Christmas

A taste from before factory farms. I had a 2.1 kg bird and followed the cooking instructions to produce perfect results. The bird was large and plump. The meat was succulent and flavourful. It was impressive for carving at the table and impressive on the plate.

Thank you, David, for your thoughtful review. This bird is indeed generous in size, succulent, and exquisitely tender, the result of free-range chickens nurtured on a superior diet and allowed the time to develop their full flavour. We’re thrilled you savoured it and look forward to delighting you again soon.