Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ½ cup vegetable oil ((alternatively use ½ cup plain yogurt) )
  • 3 tbsp Garam Masala
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 1 tsp crushed ginger
  • 2 kg (4lb) whole chicken
  • 1 onion (quartered)
  • 4 garlic cloves

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
  • Combine all the spices, oil and lemon juice and mix well.
  • Loosen the skin over the chicken breast then brush the marinade over the chicken, under the skin and into the cavity.
  • Place the chicken into a roasting dish then add the onions and garlic.
  • Place into the oven and allow to roast for 20 minutes at 200°C/400°F then turn the heat down to 180°C/350°F and allow to roast for another 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the roast chicken from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.