Name: Apple Cider Roasted Chicken with Gravy
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; Potatoes (as desired); Celery (as desired); 1 large onion; 1 apple; Fresh rosemary; 4 sage leaves; 8 tiny cloves of garlic; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; Smoked paprika; Sea salt; Pepper; 1 stick softened butter (plus 3 tbsp for gravy); 1 1/4 cups apple cider (divided); 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 cup chicken stock; 3 tbsp flour

Apple Cider Roasted Chicken

Step 1: Prep Vegetables

Roughly chop the potatoes, celery, and the onion. Place them at the bottom of the roasting pan.

Step 2: Prepare Herb Butter

Finely chop the fresh rosemary and sage. In a bowl, mince or crush the garlic and mix with the herbs, butter, 1/4 cup apple cider, ground cloves, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard.

Step 3: Prep Chicken

Pat the chicken dry, making sure to remove any giblets from the cavity. Gently separate the skin from the meat and distribute the herb butter underneath. Massage the butter all around. Melt the remaining butter, and brush it over the outside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with a chopped apple and an onion. Tie the chicken with butcher's twine.

Step 4: Roast

Pour 1 cup apple cider and 1 cup chicken stock into the pan over the vegetables. Add any extra fresh herbs. Roast in the oven at 425°F for 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the chicken's size.

Step 5: Make Gravy

While the chicken rests, strain the liquid from the roasting pan. In a pan, melt 3 tbsp of butter and add 3 tbsp of flour, cooking for 3 minutes to make a blond roux. Gradually add 1.5 cups of the reserved pan liquid, whisking until thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.