Luscious fall-off-the-bone thighs and intensely tasty wings. Delicate little oysters and lip-smacking drumsticks. This my friends, is roast chicken.
There’s nothing that feels more homey and comforting than the aroma of a chicken roasting away in the oven on a lazy Sunday. It’s reminiscent of families, friends and the simple nature of sharing food (because unless you’re a glutton, you can’t eat a whole chicken by yourself!).
Try some of these tantalizingly different and simple ideas to tart up your bird and don’t forget that nothing completes a good roast better than a kick-ass side dish and some saucy gravy!
Whole roast masala chicken – with a gorgeous garlicky yoghurt marinade.
Old fashioned roast chicken – no frills, just a great roast.
Roast chicken with saffron cous cous stuffing – wonderfully exotic and tasty.
Roast chicken with chilli caramel sauce – spice things up and add some sweetness.
Roast chicken with spicy lemon and garlic rub – all the right stuff for a great meal.
Roast chicken with apple sauce – an Italian favourite.
Pot-roasted chicken with bacon – a delicious pot of goodness.
Citrus roast chicken – try these flavours for something different.
Oven roasted curried chicken – curry up that bird.
Chakalaka marinated roast chicken – Jazz up your chicken with an SA kick!
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