Everyone should know how to roast a kick-ass chicken & this one won't disappoint. The easy spice rub will transform a humble chicken into dinner perfection.
3teaspoonsmixed spice of your choiceI used a chicken spice
1-2teaspoonssmoked/sweet paprika
1/2teaspoonscayenne pepperoptional
2teaspoonsdried mixed herbs
1teaspoonsalt
black pepper to taste
1/2cupvegetable oil
1/4cuplemon juice
for the roast chicken
1x 1.5-1.8kg free-range chickengiblets removed
Instructions
Pre-heat the oven to 180°c.
Combine all the ingredients for the spicy oil in a small bowl and mix well.
Season the chicken lightly with salt, not forgetting about the cavity.
Place the chicken onto a baking sheet / into a roasting pan then brush with the spice mixture, ensuring you cover the skin completely. For added flavour you could also brush some of the mixture into the cavity of the chicken.
Place the chicken into the pre-heated oven and allow to roast for 1 hour - 90 mins, or until the juices run clear when you make a cut between the drumstick and the breast. Baste the chicken every 20 minutes with the remaining oil mixture.
When the chicken is cooked, remove from the oven then cover with foil and allow to rest for 20-30 minutes.