Indian Inspired Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Indian Inspired Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs free-range chicken (skin gently loosened); 1 ½ tablespoons soya sauce; 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper; 3 tablespoons honey; 12 curry leaves; 1 head garlic, skinned and crushed; 1 head garlic, skin left on, just cut the top off (leave it whole); 10 baby carrots; 2 yellow onions, cut into wedges; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

3 lbs free-range chicken (skin gently loosened)
1 ½ tablespoons soya sauce
2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons honey
12 curry leaves
1 head garlic, skinned and crushed
1 head garlic, skin left on, just cut the top off (leave it whole)
10 baby carrots
2 yellow onions, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
Marinade the chicken in the soya sauce, honey, black pepper.
2
Try and pour some of the marinade under the skin.
3
Place the crushed garlic (leave 3 cloves aside) and curry leaves under the chicken
4
Mince one wedge of onion and the 3 cloves of garlic.
5
Toss the mince onion and garlic with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
6
Place this mixture into the chicken.
7
Allow the chicken to marinade for at least 1 hour.
8
Pre-heat the oven at 200C.
9
Toss the remaining onions, garlic and baby carrots with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil.
10
Place the marinated chicken on top of the garlic, carrots and onions.
11
Cook the chicken for 1 hour, till golden brown and the juices run clear at the thigh joint.
12
Serve the chicken with mash potatoes or rice.
13
OR you can shred the chicken and serve it with a salad or in a melted cheese sandwich.

1350

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

133

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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: 3 lbs free-range chicken (skin gently loosened), 1 ½ tablespoons soya sauce, 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper, 3 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Indian Inspired Roast Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Inspired Roast Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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