Ingredients
The following ingredients have 5 Servings
- One (3- to 5-pound) whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons (2 oz) unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon thyme or regular thyme (minced, plus 2 to 4 sprigs for the gravy)
- 8 thin lemon slices ((from about 1/2 lemon))
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
- About 2 cups homemade chicken stock or canned chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
