This spicy whole chicken roast recipe is an authentic recipe for the Indian version of roast chicken. If you think whole roast dinners are an easier way to feed your family without much effort, chances are you’ll love this spicy twist on roast chicken. With a little preparation and planning ahead, this moist chicken roast will be ready to adorn your dinner table, and of course put a happy smile on everyone’s face.
When it comes to roast chicken, for me, the important thing is keeping it moist and tender. In this recipe I have used butter, but you can also use oil instead of butter for basting. The baking time for whole chicken is 2 hrs. It might vary according to the size of the chicken and the different type of ovens used.
Let’s try this yummy chicken roast….
Ingredients
- 1 whole Chicken
To marinate
- 3 tbsps. Chilli powder
- 1 tsp. Turmeric powder
- 3 tbsps. Coriander powder
- 1 tsp. Garam masala
- 3 tbsps. Ginger garlic paste
- 2 tsps. Meat masala
- ½ tsp. Fennel seeds
- Juice from one lemon
- ¼ stick Butter
- Salt, to taste
To roast
- 2 Onions, chopped
- ¼ stick butter
Method
- Clean the chicken and wash it thoroughly with water and pat dry with paper towel. This will help the marinade to stick to the meat.
- Remove the skin carefully. If u like u can use the chicken with the skin too. I wouldn’t recommend it though. Mix all the ingredients in the ‘To Marinate’ section to form a smooth paste.
- Rub the paste over the chicken thoroughly and keep it in the fridge for at least 5 hrs. Normally I marinate the chicken in the night and bake it in the afternoon.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the chicken in an oven proof dish.
- Cover it with aluminium foil and bake it for 30 minutes on one side.
- Take the dish out and turn the chicken over, cover it again with the foil and bake the other side for another 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes remove the foil and put the sliced onion and butter chunks over the chicken and bake it for another 45 minutes.
- Take it out when the onions are roasted and mixed well with the masala. The chicken will be dark brown in colour and will have a nice aroma from the masalas and the roasted onion.
- Spicy whole chicken roast is ready!!!