INGREDIENTS
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1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), rinsed, trimmed of excess fat, and patted dry
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1 garlic bulb, halved horizontally
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2 sprigs fresh tarragon, plus 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon leaves
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1 shallot, finely chopped
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Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
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2 lemons (1 halved, 1 thinly sliced)
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5 red onions (2 large and 3 small), peeled
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4 long, thin carrots, peeled (halved or quartered lengthwise if large)
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3 stalks celery
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6 small red potatoes, halved (or 3 russet potatoes, cut into thirds)
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1/2 cup dry white wine
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1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock