Whole Free-Range Chicken - 2kg

*PRODUCT NOTE* This seasonal item is only available to pre-order for collection or delivery between 20/12/2024 and 24/12/2024 (exclusions apply). In the basket please choose the Pre-Order for Christmas options.

Greendale poultry products are sourced from our carefully chosen supplier, Creedy Carver, based at Merrifield Farm in Crediton, Devon. Peter and Sue Coleman pride themselves on producing top_quality chickens whilst maintaining a very sympathetic approach to bird welfare. From one day old, their chicks remain in temperature_controlled brooder units; at 28 days old they’re moved to free range units, which are either straw_bale shacks or special chicken arks. From here, they can roam grassy fields while enjoying protection from predators and the elements, thanks to their specialist housing. The birds are fed a low_density diet free from GM ingredients, additives or antibiotics, which allows them to grow more slowly, reaching maturity at their own pace. This simple lifestyle and natural environment combine to produce the delicious_tasting chicken that Greendale customers love.

To roast, first preheat the oven to 230°C/gas mark 8. Brush the chicken with olive oil or melted butter, season with salt and pepper, then place it in the hot oven for about 15 minutes to brown the skin. Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C/gas mark 4, cover the chicken loosely with foil, and then leave it to cook for about 15 minutes per 450g in weight. The meat will release juices as it cooks, which you can use to baste it occasionally; the chicken is cooked when these juices run clear. On removing it from the oven, leave the chicken (with its foil covering still on) in a warm place to rest for 10_15 minutes before carving.