I love roasting a whole chicken!! I roast a chicken every week which encourages me to change up the flavors often! Just like whole fruits and vegetables, herbs and spices have also been found to have their own health benefits. Garam Masala is used mostly in Indian cuisine. The ingredients can vary but commonly you will see a combination of :
- Black pepper
- Cardamom
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Coriander
- Cumin
- Nutmeg
- Mace
- Bay Leaves
Possible Health Benefits of Garam Masala
- Improved digestion
- Contains antioxidants- anticancer
- Decreases inflammation
Supplies:
- Roaster pan
- Foil
- Poultry sheers
- Mortar and Pestle
Ingredients:
- One whole chicken butterflied ‘Spatchcoked”
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of whole garam masala
- Juice of one orange
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
Instructions:
Preheat oven to Convection Roast 425F
Set up pan:
- Line roasting pan with foil
How to butterfly or “spatchcock” a chicken
- Remove all the parts within the cavity of the chicken
- Place the chicken on a cutting board breast side down
- Using the poultry sheers start on the R side and cut along the spine on the outer side from the tail to the neck
- Repeat this on the left side
- Press down on the wings until you hear a cracking sound. This is the sound of the breast bone breaking which will help the chicken to lay flat
- Turn the chicken over so that it is now breast side up and flatten
- Place chicken on roasting rack on top of the lemons, breast side up.
- Tuck the wings under the breasts
Completing the Prep:
- Combine the olive oil, orange juice and cilantro in a bowl
- Crush the garam masala lightly using the mortar and pestle
- Add seasoning to bowl
- Combine ingredients
- Pour half of the mixture into the bottom of the roasting dish
- Place chicken breast side up over the mixture
- Pour the remaining mixture over the chicken and massage evenly over the chicken
- Marinate for 8-24 hours
- Roast at 425F for 40-45 minutes or until the internal temperature is 155F (chicken continues to cook during the resting process). Start checking the temperature after 30 minutes as every oven is different
- Let rest for 15 minutes
- ENJOY!