Lemon Garlicky Roast Chicken

Name: Lemon Garlicky Roast Chicken
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 6 - 8 servings
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 1 whole spatchcocked chicken; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsp butter (melted); Juice of a whole lemon; Salt and blackpepper to taste; 2 Tbsp Italian herb seasoning; 2 Tbsp onion powder; 1 Tbsp garlic powder; 2 Tbsp fresh lemon zest; 2 Tbsp minced garlic

Bianca Mwale @bianca_eatsy

Zomba, Malawi

Christmas is fast approaching, and a whole roast chicken is a must-have for my family during this joyous season. I am excited to share this recipe on #CookpadChristmas and #GlobalApron, spreading the holiday cheer beyond my home. My star ingredients? Lemon and garlic—true festive heroes that never fail to bring flavor,smiles to the table, and always rising to the occassion!

Bianca Mwale @bianca_eatsy

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Ingredients

1 hr

6 - 8 servings

1whole spatchcocked chicken
2 Tbspolive oil
2 Tbspbutter (melted)
Juice of a whole lemon
Salt and blackpepper to taste
Seasoning
2 TbspItalian herb seasoning
2 Tbsponion powder
1 Tbspgarlic powder
2 Tbspfresh lemon zest
2 Tbspminced garlic

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Steps

1 hr

1

Preheat oven with your cast iron in at 180C
2

Meanwhile, using paper towels, pat-dry the spatchcocked chicken
3

Using a fork or frother, whisk olive oil and lemon juice until emulsified. Pour frothed mixture on the chicken and carefully rub it all over the chicken, flipping it over to cover all surfaces
4

Mix all seasoning ingredients. Rub seasoning mix all over the chicken, making sure to insert it in all crevices (including under the skin where possible) for maximum flavor. At this point you can let the chicken marinate overnight if there is sufficient time or just bake right away if on a time crunch
5

Place chicken (skin side up) in the hot cast iron (be careful with the distance as the chicken will sizzle). Pour the melted butter over it and bake for 1 hour or until golden and crispy
6

Burst chicken with its juices and let it rest for a few minutes before cutting