Potato, Sage and Apple with Roast Cider Chicken

Serving: 4
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Directions

    For sage marinade

    • Process sage, garlic, lemon rind and juice in a food processor until coarsely chopped, add olive oil and season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Pour marinade over chicken, turning to coat, then cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 3 hours or overnight.

    For roasting the chicken

    • Preheat the oven to 200oC.
    • Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold salted water and bring to the boil.
    • Cook for 10 minutes or until half-cooked, drain and combine in a bowl with onion, apple, garlic and olive oil.
    • Season to taste.
    • Place in a roasting tray.
    • Drain chicken from marinade, place on top of vegetables, pour over the cider and cook for 50 minutes or until starting to turn golden
    • Scatter sage leaves and cook for another 15 minutes or until golden and vegetables are tender.
    • Serve with pan juices.

    Ingredients

    • 1 Chicken
    • 600 g Potatoes, scrubbed and halved lengthways
    • 4 Red Onions, cut into wedges
    • 2 Apples, cored and cut into wedges
    • 1 head garlic, cloves separated
    • 60 ml Olive oil
    • 300 ml Cider
    • 12 Sage Leaves

    Sage marinade

    • ¼ cup Sage Leaves, coarsely torn
    • 2 cloves Garlic, coarsely chopped
    • 1 Lemon, zest grated and juiced
    • 80 ml Olive Oil
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