Spicy Roast Chicken Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

whole chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are usually less expensive and still flavorful.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is lactose-free and has a higher smoke point.

paprika

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Smoked paprika can add a similar flavor profile.

Preheat the oven to 475°F.

Remove the backbone of the chicken using kitchen shears.

Pat the chicken dry and flatten it by pressing down on the breast.

Prepare the spice mix with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 0.5 teaspoon fennel powder, 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric, and 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper.

Rub ghee under the skin of the chicken and on the outside.

Apply the spice mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and on the wings.

Place the chicken on a rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Baste the chicken with ghee after the first 20 minutes of cooking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens