Lemon and Thyme Roast Chicken With an Algerian Twist.

Name: Lemon and Thyme Roast Chicken With an Algerian Twist.
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 chicken; 1 lemon; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 bunch thyme; 29.58 ml butter; 7.39 ml ground cumin; 7.39 ml ground coriander

Submitted by Sarah Boudjema

"I have played with many versions of this roast chicken. This is so far the perfect blend. An aromatic twist on a classic roast chicken recipe. Perfect accompanied with cous cous made with a chicken stock and a dash of yummy Harissa or your usual roast potatoes and veg."

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photo by Sarah Boudjema

Ready In:: 1hr 25mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 chicken
1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bunch thyme
29.58 ml butter
7.39 ml ground cumin
7.39 ml ground coriander

directions

Preheat oven to 200c. Place chicken in roasting tin.
Mix garlic, butter, salt and spices. Make a pocket between the skin and the flesh of the chicken and rub the butter mix between and on the skin.
Squeeze the lemon juice on the skin and then stuff the chicken with the lemon quarters along with thyme.
Season with plenty of salt and pepper and roast for 80 – 90mins.