This is a delicious roast chicken recipe that has an Asian flavour to it. It is full of flavour and the more herbs and spices you use, the more distinct the taste will be. Suitable for a festive season or when inviting friends for a meal. Try!Ingredients
1 whole chicken, wash, cut through the breast and open up flat
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Ground Spices Marinades (to be pounded)
2 tbsp chilli paste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp ground cumin (jintan putih)
1/2 tsp ground fennel (jintan manis)
1 tsp ground coriander
20 shallots
3 cloves garlic
1 stalk lemon grass
1cm galangal
1cm ginger
3-4 tbsp oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, seeded and finely chopped
Seasoning
1 tsp salt or to taste
1/2 tsp sugar or to taste
1 tsp chicken stock granules
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Methods
1. Open up chicken and press down with the meat side facing the wire rack.
2. Rub salt, pepper and black pepper all over the chicken. Turn over and repeat the process to the other side. Leave aside.
3. Heat oil and saute ground spices until aromatic. Add in onions and tomatoes and fry for three to four minutes. Add the seasoning to taste. Dish up and leave to cool.
4. Spoon sauted spices over chicken and rub all over. Leave aside in a plastic bag to marinate, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
5. Once the chicken is ready to cook, roast the chicken at 180°C for 25-30 minutes. Turn over at the final 10 minutes.
6. Roast until chicken is cooked. Serve by itself or with rice or other side dishes.
*Serve 4-6 people
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