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Ingredients

• 2 litres / 2 quarts water (, cold tap water)
• 1/3 cup kosher or cooking salt, NOT table salt ((Note 1))
• 2 lemons (, quartered)
• 10 sprigs parsley (, fresh )
• 7 sprigs thyme
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 5 bay leaves, fresh ((or 3 dried))
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 6 garlic cloves, (smashed (Note 3))
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 1.5 - 2 kg / 3-4lb chicken (, whole)
• 3 tbsp / 40g butter (, melted)
• Salt and pepper to season