Lemon and thyme roast chicken with an Algerian twist
I have played with many versions of this roast chicken. This is so far the perfect blend, an aromatic twist on a classic roast chicken recipe. Perfect accompanied with couscous, made with a chicken stock and a dash of yummy harissa, or your usual roast potatoes and veg.
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 1 chicken
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 lemon
- 1 bunch thyme
Method
Prep:5min ›
Cook:1hr20min ›
Ready in:1hr25min
- Preheat the oven to 200 C / Gas 6. Place chicken in roasting tin.
- Mix garlic, butter, salt and spices. Make a pocket between the skin and the flesh of the chicken and rub the butter mix between and on the skin.
- Squeeze the lemon juice on the skin and then stuff the chicken with the lemon quarters along with thyme. Season with plenty of salt and pepper.
- Roast until the juices of the chicken no longer run pink, about 80 – 90 minutes.
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Incredibly delicious and fragrant recipe. Loved the mix of spices and lemon l added more lemon and garlic inside the bird. Was wonderfully moist and a great twist on your typical roast dinner - 06 Apr 2014
We usually use lemon grass here Inquiry the Philippines I have not tried Thyme yet. Here's our blog http://lembestlechon.blogspot.com - 02 Apr 2014