LEMON THYME FRENCH ROAST CHICKEN

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This super simple French Roast Chicken recipe can easily be the main course for a special Sunday lunch with friends or a Tuesday night meal for the kids.

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- Chicken - Baby potatoes - Garlic - Coarse salt - Olive oil - Butter - Lemon - Thyme

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STEP 1

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STEP 2

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STEP 3

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STEP 4

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SWIPE UP FOR THE FULL RECIPE

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