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Roast Chicken

Herb-chili yogurt–marinated roast chicken with crisp skin.

45 minChicken · Oven · Comfort

Method

  1. 1Line a baking tray with baking paper. Heat the oven to 200°C.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix: light olive oil, tomato purée/sauce, Greek yogurt, coriander powder, extra hot chilli powder, chopped garlic, lemon juice, mixed herbs, oregano, chopped parsley, chopped red chillies, a pinch of Tajín if using, plus salt and pepper.
  3. 3Pat the chicken dry, add to the bowl and coat well. Marinate as long as you like – or cook straight away if you’re in a rush.
  4. 4Scatter the onion wedges and whole chilli on the lined tray. Place the chicken on top (skin-side up if using skin-on).
  5. 5Roast for 20 minutes at 200°C, then lower to 190°C and roast for a further 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
  6. 6Rest for a few minutes. Spoon over the tray juices and serve.

Notes

Resting matters. Give meat a few minutes off the heat so juices settle.