Thai-Style Roasted Chicken Recipe
Roast this Thai-inspired whole chicken with aromatic herbs and spices like cinnamon, sage and lemongrass.
Servings 8 people
Calories 655kcal
Cost 20
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 lb. whole chicken
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 4 fresh sage leaves
- 2 stalks of lemongrass trimmed, sliced lengthwise
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 8 garlic cloves whole
- 6 cloves
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.4 to 5 lb. whole chicken, 3 tbsp. olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan, and top with cinnamon, sage leaves, lemongrass, lemon zest, garlic, and cloves.1 stick cinnamon, 4 fresh sage leaves, 2 stalks of lemongrass, Zest of 1 lemon, 8 garlic cloves, 6 cloves
- Pour the coconut milk around the chicken.2 cups coconut milk
- Cover the chicken and roast in the oven for 90 minutes.
- Remove the cover and continue cooking for another 30 to 35 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest and remove the cinnamon, lemongrass, and clove before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 4mg