INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients for 4 portions:
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4 1/2 pound whole chicken
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 lemon
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1 bunch fresh thyme
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1 bay leaf
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3 cloves garlic (original recipe calls for adding a few cloves of garlic in the cavity with the herbs and lemon - I didn't, since I had included garlic in the last twelve things I'd eaten, and was taking a break, but feel free to add!)
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olive oil, as needed
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3 thick slices day-old French bread (I used sourdough)
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For creme fraiche glaze:
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1 cup creme fraiche
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1 zest of one lemon
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juice of one lemon
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1 tablespoon grated shallot puree
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1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper