INGREDIENTS
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1 lemon, cut in half
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1 whole organic chicken (about 3 1?2 pounds)
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1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for rubbing the chicken
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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15 small fingerling potatoes
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4 shallots, cut in half
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1⁄2 cup maple syrup
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 shallot, finely chopped
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1⁄2 cup chicken stock
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1⁄2 cup drippings from Maple-Roasted Chicken (above), (skim fat first)
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1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
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1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 3 tablespoons cold water (optional)
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Salt and freshly ground pepper