Roast Chicken With Lemongrass

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 240u00b0C Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Mix half the lemongrass stalks, garlic cloves, ginger, salt and pepper (and any other herbs you want to use) in a food processor.

3. 3

   Place the chicken in a roasting pan. Rub the lemongrass mixture well all over the chicken. Leave to sit for 30 minutes to an hour.

4. 4

   Just before roasting, stuff the rest of the lemongrass stalks into the chicken (like turkey stuffing).

5. 5

   Pour the water into the roasting pan (not over the chicken).

6. 6

   Cover the chicken and place in the oven. Lower the heat to around 200u00b0C.

7. 7

   Slowly roast the chicken for around 1.5 - 2 hours, checking every thirty minutes or so to make sure it doesn't burn. If the pan dries out, add enough water to cover the bottom.

8. 8

   While checking on it, use a ladle to pour the juices from the bottom of the pan over the chicken. This gives it more flavour and adds to that nice crispness of the skin.

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   When cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and allow to sit for a few minutes. Serve whole or chopped.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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