Caribbean Style Roasted Chicken Recipe ~ Episode 248

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is a common substitute.

whole chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are less expensive and flavorful.

Spatchcock the chicken (not shown in video).

Wash the chicken with lime and rinse it off.

Brine the chicken in equal parts sugar and salt, using 4 tablespoons of each, for about 1.5 hours.

Remove the chicken from the brine and dry it off.

Blend together 10 sprigs of cilantro, 1 green onion, a couple of sprigs of thyme, 8 cloves of garlic, 4 tablespoons of oyster sauce, and black pepper to taste to create the seasoning.

Rub the blended seasoning all over the chicken and refrigerate overnight.

Before roasting, scrape off the seasoning on top to prevent burning.

Squirt oil all over the chicken to help it fry in the oven.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and roast the chicken for 20-25 minutes.

After 20-25 minutes, cover the breast with foil to protect it and reduce the heat to 300°F (149°C).

Continue roasting for an additional hour and 25 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the oven and tent it with foil to let the juices redistribute before cutting.

Cooking Techniques

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