Thanksgiving Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

• Chicken

  • 2 1/2 tsp (12.5 ml) fine salt
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) coriander seeds, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) fennel seeds, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) black peppercorns, crushed
  • 1 large chicken, about 3.5 kg (8 lb)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) whole-grain mustard

• Cognac Sauce

  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) cognac or other dark liquor (brandy, dark rum)
  • 2 tsp (10 ml ) Dijon mustard
  • 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth