Basaar Roast Chicken

Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (about 1.6–2kg)

• 2 tbsp Aromi Basaar Mix

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp sea salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp plain yoghurt (optional – helps tenderise and gives a beautiful crust)

• 1 onion, quartered

• 1 lemon, halved

• A few sprigs of rosemary or thyme (optional for stuffing)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C).

2. Make the marinade: In a small bowl, mix Basaar Mix, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, garlic, and yoghurt (if using).

3. Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Gently loosen the skin over the breast using your fingers and rub some marinade underneath. Rub the remaining marinade all over the chicken, including inside the cavity.

4. Stuff the chicken: Insert the onion quarters, halved lemon, and herbs (if using) into the cavity.

5. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine (optional), and place chicken breast-side up in a roasting tray.

6. Roast for about 1 hr 15 mins, or until the juices run clear when the thickest part of the thigh is pierced and the internal temp hits 75°C.

7. Rest the chicken for 10–15 minutes before carving.