• Free Range Whole Chicken
  • Free Range Whole Chicken
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Free Range Whole Chicken

£32.00
£32.00
£32.00
Tax included.
Weight

HERB-FED

FROZEN

At A Glance
  • Free Range Whole Chicken from HERB FED
  • Raised in the North Yorkshire
  • Chicken pampered in the open air for 9 weeks
  • 3,1kg, Good for up to 8 to 10 people 
  • Oven ready
  • Frozen
  • Great Taste Award 2024 - ⭐️
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.
Cooking instructions

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 £75 Express By End of Day (Tues-Sat)  FREE
 Orders under £75 Express By End of Day (Tues-Sat)  £8.50
 Express by 12PM - Noon (Tues-Fri) / by 1PM for Scotland  £11
 Express Saturday by 12PM - Noon / 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.
Free Range Whole Chicken
Free Range Whole Chicken

  • 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.