Italian herbs roasted whole chicken with tomato rice

Italian herbs roasted whole chicken with tomato rice

INGREDIENTS

1 Whole Chicken – skinless

6-8 tablespoon Olive Oil

1 tablespoon Ginger Paste

1 tablespoon Garlic Paste

1 tablespoon Oregano

1 teaspoon Basil

1 teaspoon Rosemary

1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

½ tablespoon Dry Pepper Flakes

1 tablespoon Vinegar

Salt to taste

METHOD

1. Wash the chicken thoroughly

2. Place diagonal cut on to flesh

3. In a dish, mix all the ingredients except the lemon and make a marinate

4. Thoroughly rub the chicken with the marinate, making sure its fully coated, then add lemon juice on top

5. Leave to marinate for at least 1 hour

6. Preheat the oven

7. Place a non stick roasting tray in the oven and heat for 5-7 minutes

8. Remove the tray and add gulp of oil to coat the tray

9. Place chicken on the tray and top with the remaining marinate in the dish

10. Place in oven

11. Roast till the chicken is done to your preference, turning occasionally and basting with the marinate

12. Serve immediately

TOMATO RICE