Baked Whole Chicken

 
Baked Chicken
Baked Chicken

A healthy way to celebrate a western holiday !!!…………. I made it first time for the Thanks Giving in 2012. The Indian touch of spices I used in this recipe gives a mouthwatering aroma and of course the wonderful taste. I propose to use this as a starter or a side dish. I used it with a bunch of potatoes i baked along with it as a dinner for the thanks giving….

Ingredients

  1. Chicken           : 1 whole
  2. Chilli powder     : 2 Tbl sp
  3. Pepper powder     : 1 Tbl sp
  4. Turmeric powder   : 1 T sp
  5. Ginger-garlic paste     : 1 Tbl sp
  6. Oil               : 1Tbl sp
  7. Lemon.            : Of 1 full
  8. Garam masala      : ½ T sp
  9. Salt for taste

Method

  • Skin-out the whole chicken.
  • Put deep gashes in between especially in the leg and breast parts, so the masala can easily penetrate in.
  • Clean the chicken well and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
  • Make a smooth paste of the above masala ingredients, and apply that into the chicken.
  • Keep it for marinating; marinating is the main part. I would keep for marinating for minimum 8 hours.( first 6-7 hours in the refrigerator, and rest of the time in room temperature). Make sure you at least marinate for two hours.

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  • Preheat the oven 400 deg. F.
  • Place the chicken in an oven safe dish or aluminum tray.
  • Cover the tray with an  aluminum foil, and bake for 1 hour,
  • Take the chicken out and flip it, cover the chicken and bake for another 1 hour.
  • Take out the oozed masala juice. (May use it as a gravy if you like)
  • Finally broil the chicken for 10 minutes each side.

Tips:

  • Baking time depends on the weight of the chicken, The time specified above are typical for 2 ½ kg chicken.

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