INGREDIENTS
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3 good knobs of butter, softened
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1.5kg whole free-range chicken at room temperature
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2 large onions, sliced
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3 garlic cloves, skins left on, lightly crushed
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1 lemon, halved
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2 fennel bulbs, halved and sliced, any fronds reserved
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500ml white wine
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3 fresh thyme sprigs, plus extra sprigs to garnish
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200g green beans
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200g fresh or frozen (defrosted) peas