Spicy Roasted Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs whole chickens; 1 teaspoon chili powder (Berbere); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons dry wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon basil; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 lemons or 2 limes

Servings: persons

4 lbs whole chickens
1 teaspoon chili powder (Berbere)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons dry wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon basil
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
2 lemons or 2 limes

1
Remove fat; clean the chicken inside and outside with cold water; soak the chicken for 15 minutes with cold water, lemon or lime juice and a pinch of salt.
2
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degree.
3
Mix the oil, chili pepper powder, wine, garlic, black pepper and salt;.
4
Pat the chicken to dry; rub the chicken with some of the spiced mixture inside and outside.
5
Put in the the rest of spiced mixture between the skin and the meat using thin flat wooden stick.
6
Sprinkle oregano and basil all over the chicken.
7
Tight the legs, tuck in the wings and place the chicken in the roasting pan breast up side; roast the chicken for 30 minutes; reduce the heat to 350 degree and continue roasting for another 30-40 minutes.
8
Keep it outside for 10 minutes to settle before cutting.

865

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

141

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs whole chickens, 1 teaspoon chili powder (Berbere), 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons dry wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Spicy Roasted 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.

Spicy Roasted Chicken

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