
1.5–2 kg whole chicken 6% brine (300 g salt dissolved in 5 litres water) 1 lemon 1 bunch thyme 125 g unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for rubbing into the skin 30 ml dry white wine For the gravy (optional) 20 ml dry white wine 250 ml (1 cup) chicken stock 1 tsp […]