Roast chicken or turkey
Roast chicken or turkey

Pairing: Roast chicken or turkey

Recipe

Ingredients

  • Turkey/Chicken (4-5 lbs) – The star of the dish, roasted for tenderness.
  • Butter (5 tbsp) – Adds richness and helps develop crispy skin.
  • Herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage) – Infuse the meat with earthy flavors.
  • Garlic (2 cloves, minced) – Enhances the flavor of the butter and herbs.
  • Shallots (2 tbsp) – Provides a mild, sweet onion-like taste for gravy.
  • Chicken stock (1¾ cup) – Forms the base for a flavorful gravy.
  • Lemon peel – Adds a bright citrus note.
  • Salt and pepper – Season the bird to taste.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (or 350°F for a conventional oven).
  2. Make the herb butter by combining softened butter, garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pat the turkey or chicken dry, then rub the herb butter generously over the skin and under it.
  4. Roast the bird on a rack in a roasting pan, checking for doneness after 90–100 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
  5. To make the gravy, cook shallots in butter until softened, add chicken stock, lemon peel, thyme, and sage. Simmer to reduce the sauce by half.
  6. Baste the bird halfway through roasting with the sauce and serve with the light gravy.

Serve With

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

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Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir

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Chardonnay
Chardonnay

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