Curried Roast Chicken, Durban Style Recipe

Name: Curried Roast Chicken, Durban Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3 1/4-pound whole chicken, skinned; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 2-inch piece peeled ginger, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 small fresh green chilies, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, preferably coarsely ground; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 3 1/4-pound whole chicken, skinned
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 2-inch piece peeled ginger, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 small fresh green chilies, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon chili powder, preferably coarsely ground
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Cut two deep diagonal slits, down to the bone, in each chicken breast and one in each leg and thigh.
2
Place chicken, breast side up, on a sheet of heavy-duty foil large enough to enclose it.
3
Place in a roasting pan.
4
Place lemon juice, ginger, garlic, chilies, salt, oil, cumin and coriander in a blender and process to a thick puree.
5
Rub puree over chicken, inside and out, and into slits.
6
Set chicken aside 30 minutes.
7
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
8
Dust chicken with chili powder and black pepper, enclose in foil and crimp to seal.
9
Roast 1 hour.
10
Open foil and baste chicken.
11
Return, uncovered, to oven for 15 minutes, basting twice more.
12
Transfer chicken to serving platter.
13
Pour juices from foil into a small dish and serve alongside chicken.

140

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3 1/4-pound whole chicken, skinned, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 2-inch piece peeled ginger, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Curried Roast Chicken, Durban Style falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Curried Roast Chicken, Durban Style

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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