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La Bonne Femme's Notes:
1 Whole chicken Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon Butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon Olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 Boursin cheese, plain or flavored Ask a question about this ingredient
Wash and thoroughly dry the chicken. Salt it all over lightly. Place the cheese in the chicken cavity.
Ask a question about this stepMelt butter with oil in an ovenproof casserole or deep skillet. Add the chicken
Ask a question about this stepRoast at 425 for 10 minutes. Lower heat to 350 and finish roasting (45-50 minutes, depending on size).
Ask a question about this stepDuring the roasting period, the cheese will melt and seep out. This is the sauce.
Ask a question about this stepRemove chicken to a platter. If needed, thin sauce with equal amounts of stock and white wine.
Ask a question about this stepCarve and arrange pieces on a platter. Pour the sauce over the meat. Season lightly with pepper. Serve.
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