Fragrant roast chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Fragrant roast chicken
85 min.
6
380kcal

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If you're looking for a mouthwatering centerpiece for your next gathering, look no further than this Fragrant Roast Chicken. This gluten-free delight not only serves up to six people but is sure to impress your guests with its aromatic flavors and succulent texture. The combination of fresh lemons and roasted garlic infuses the chicken with a burst of citrusy warmth, while the unique spice mix of Ras-el-hanout adds a depth of flavor that elevates this dish to gourmet status.

Preparing this roast chicken is a breeze, requiring just 85 minutes from start to finish, making it a perfect choice for a weekend meal or a special dinner during the week. With each juicy bite, you’ll taste the rich blend of spices and savory butter, complemented beautifully by a creamy yogurt dressing that rounds out the flavors. This dish can even be prepared a day in advance, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company of your loved ones instead of being stuck in the kitchen.

Whether carved and served hot as the star of your main course or enjoyed cold as part of a refreshing lunch spread, this Fragrant Roast Chicken is versatile and satisfying. Indulge in a dish that not only nourishes but also brings everyone together around the table, sharing the joy of good food made with love.

Ingredients

  • large chicken 
  •  optional: lemon halved
  • heads garlic clove crushed halved
  • 50 butter softened
  • tsp ras el hanout spice mix 
  • tsp paprika smoked
  • 200 greek yogurt 

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas
  2. Put a lemon and a garlic head into the chickens cavity, then put into a roasting tray.
  3. Mix butter, garlic and half the spices and spread over chicken breast and legs. Season well. Can be prepared up to a day ahead and kept covered in the fridge.
  4. Put the remaining garlic into the tray and roast chicken for 1 hr.
  5. Mix remaining spices into yogurt and season.
  6. Remove chicken from oven and smother with yogurt. Spoon some of the juices over, add the remaining lemon to the tray, then roast for 15 mins or until the yogurt is golden and set and the juices run clear. Lift chicken onto a board, cover and rest for 10 mins before carving.
  7. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories380kcal
Protein29.55%
Fat61.8%
Carbs8.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.92
Glycemic Load
1.49
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.811304361924%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
7.69mg
Hesperetin
10.04mg
Naringenin
0.2mg
Luteolin
0.68mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.33mg
Quercetin
0.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:379.92kcal
19%
Fat:26.23g
40.35%
Saturated Fat:9.83g
61.44%
Carbohydrates:8.26g
2.75%
Net Carbohydrates:6.68g
2.43%
Sugar:2.15g
2.39%
Cholesterol:114.8mg
38.27%
Sodium:157.14mg
6.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.21g
56.42%
Vitamin B3:8.87mg
44.36%
Selenium:23.18µg
33.12%
Vitamin B6:0.62mg
31.19%
Vitamin C:24.04mg
29.14%
Phosphorus:255.94mg
25.59%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.09%
Vitamin B5:1.41mg
14.13%
Zinc:2.01mg
13.39%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.46%
Vitamin A:570.47IU
11.41%
Potassium:391.22mg
11.18%
Vitamin B12:0.64µg
10.68%
Iron:1.83mg
10.19%
Magnesium:36.65mg
9.16%
Calcium:89.56mg
8.96%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.94%
Vitamin K:6.64µg
6.33%
Fiber:1.58g
6.3%
Copper:0.11mg
5.7%
Vitamin E:0.85mg
5.64%
Folate:16.03µg
4.01%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.69%