I haven't cooked meat for a while now, but tonight we felt like roast chicken. Because of Wednesday- night swimming lesson, I had to be pro-active and post the meal in the oven before 5pm and let it do it's own thing while we are at swimming.
So here is what I did..
You all should know by now, that you have to start with a good quality free-range chicken, some fresh herbs, a lemon, a few garlic cloves and some olive oil. Sprinkle some salt and pepper on the in and outside of the chicken. Stuff all the other ingredients up it's ............cavity, give it a good massage with the oil and roast in an oven for 1 hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
I served it with rosemary and garlic( I know, why not overkill with the stuff) potatoes and a salad. A good no-fuss meal. My children already asked if they could have chicken-mayo 
sandwiches for their lunch boxes tomorrow. Look at this beautiful petunia that bloomed in my window sill today _ so perfect.
Finger lickin' good.....roast chicken.
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11 comments:
Nina, from the looks of that chicken, you should be roasting and eating it more often.
The load of herbs and lemon go a long way for the flavour.
PS. Have a glass of S.African wine for me!
Why don't you come for a visit and have your wine with the best view in the world - sunset over Table Mountain, Cape Town - hubby says he approves in case you thought I had other ideas.....
My mom always stuffed a lemon up there :)
Pretty flower!
Looks good. I love to work some butter and dijon (or some other kind of mustard) under the skin as well for added flavor and crispier skin.
You know, Maryann I have tried the whole lemon, but ended up with a bitter taste in the chicken - maybe a bad lemon, I don't know, maybe I must try it again, thx for the comment and the visit...
Thanks Mike, I will try this next time,although the chicken had to stand for a bit, while we were out and that is lethal for crispy skin, thx
Hello Nina, that chicken does look good & the flowers so pretty :-)
Dell xo
Thx guys..
That looks so delicious Nina I'm surprised you had any left for chicken mayo sandwiches
This looks SO good!
And I'm tagging you to join the "Braisy Chain" if you have't already. Details at: http://swirlingnotions.com/swirling-notions-braisy-chain/
Participation optional, of course...
Pannifer -I,ve been tagged, yeah!!!!!!! thanks, I'll do the necessary when I wake up - it is 5am and I just need my first coffee fix.
African Vanielje - dad was away on business so I could his his portion for chicken mayo. thanks for dropping by.
Oh, by the way, do I use this recipe for the Braisy chain, or do I post a new one- I am new at this.
Post your favourite braised meal recipe.
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Thanks for playing!
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