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Preheat the oven to 180ºC, fan 160ºC, gas 4. In a small bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, pepper & chilli seasoning, tomato paste and the leaves from 4 sprigs of thyme.
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Put the chicken into a large roasting tin and, using clean hands, rub the butter mixture all over the skin. Stuff half of the remaining thyme into the chicken cavity – remember to wash your hands afterwards.
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Add the potatoes, parsnips and peppers to the tin. Drizzle the oil and the remaining thyme sprigs over the veg, and scatter the chopped chilli over the chicken.
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Roast in the oven for 1 hour 45 minutes until cooked – the juices should run clear when a skewer is inserted into the thickest part of the thigh. Cover the chicken with foil halfway through cooking to prevent the butter from burning.
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Remove from the oven and set aside for 15 minutes – keep the tin covered with foil so the veg stays warm. Carve the chicken and serve 120g per person with the roasted vegetables.
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