Whether you’re planning a festive meal or just a simple family meal, a classic roasted chicken recipe or crispy roasted chicken pieces in the oven is always a good idea. There are different versions of cooking a perfect roast chicken. You can make a simple roast chicken recipe without an oven as well.
Roasted chicken tastes best when served with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables for a complete meal. Roasted chicken recipes can be easily tweaked to suit your preference. The prep for a classic oven-baked chicken is easy and quick. Whole roasted chicken has a nice juicy texture and comes loaded with flavours. With the right ingredients, you can make a simple whole roasted chicken recipe without a hassle.
How to make a roast chicken from scratch
Making whole roast chicken in the oven is super easy. All you need to do is prep and marinate your chicken with your favourite ingredients and leave it overnight in the fridge for the best flavour. Preheat your oven and roasting pan, and pop the chicken with the breast side up in the oven. Make sure to baste the chicken from time to time while roasting in the oven. Once it’s well-roasted and done, cover it with a foil to ensure the chicken stays juicy before you dig in.
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Perfect Simple Roast Chicken – Classic Roast Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- Licious Whole Chicken with Skin
- ½ tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- ½ tbsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tbsp Garlic paste
- 1 tsp jeera powder cumin
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tbsp Vinegar
- 50 g Melted butter
- 3 to 4 quartered potatoes
- 3 quartered onions
- 3 pods of whole garlic
- 1 sliced lemon
- Salt - to taste
Instructions
- Mix the chilli powder, pepper, ginger paste, garlic paste, honey, jeera, butter, vinegar, and salt into a nice, smooth paste.
- Apply the paste all over the whole chicken, under the skin, and into the crevices and gaps. If you have some marinade remaining, make sure to use it to brush the whole chicken while it’s cooking.
- Cover the chicken and marinate it for at least two hours. Marinating the chicken overnight in the fridge is always better.
- Use a baking dish and add the onions, garlic, lemon slices, and potatoes. Tie the legs of the chicken together with a string and place it on top of the potatoes and other ingredients you’ve just added to the baking dish.
- Bake the whole chicken in a preheated oven at 180℃ for 65 minutes. Make sure to brush the chicken well with the remaining marinade and fats from the pan every 25 to 30 minutes.
- Once the chicken is well roasted, cover it with a foil and leave it to rest for about 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve with the cooked potatoes and onions, and don’t forget to squeeze the lemon and garlic on the top for that extra kick.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Tips
Try to marinate your whole chicken overnight in the fridge for the best flavour. Always marinate the chicken well. Ensure that you’re marinating it well under the skin too. If the chicken is marinating in the fridge, remove it at least 45 minutes before cooking. We hope you enjoy making and eating this delicious Indian-style roast chicken. If you give this recipe a try, snap a few photos for Instagram and tag us using #MadeWithLicious.