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Ingredients
- 1 whole roasting chicken
- 2 small lemons, preferably thin-skinned and juicy
- For Gravy – if you choose
- 1 cup (8oz, 2240ml) chicken stock
- 1 – 2 tbs cornstarch (maizena)
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