The conversation went like this.
"I am making roast chicken for dinner." I declared.
"Thomas Keller or Tony Bourdain's recipe?" Mr J answered with excitement.
"None of the above. It's from the Australian Women Weekly."
He looked a little stunt. Didn't look very happy.
I get that some men are so spoiled. Once you pampered them with great chef's recipes, there is no turning back. They take it for granted.
The pictures on this post are not the best because of they were taken in a low light condition late in the evening. I wasn't sure if I wanted to post them but this is such a great roast chicken recipe that I am sure you will forgive the less than perfect shots.
Have a good weekend!
Pepper-Roasted Garlic and Lemon Chicken Recipe
(Adapted from AWW's Roast)
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 bulbs garlic
2 kg whole chicken
Cooking-oil spray
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp cracked black pepper
1 medium lemon (140 g), cut into eight wedges
1 cup (250 ml) water
- Preheat oven to 200C.
- Separate cloves from garlic bulb, leaving skin intact. Wash chicken under cold water; pat dry inside and out with absorbent paper. Coat chicken with cooking-oil spray, press combined salt and pepper onto skin and inside cavity. Place garlic and lemon inside cavity; tie legs together with kitchen string.
- Place chicken on small oiled wire rack in large flameproof baking dish, pour the water in baking dish; roast, uncovered, 50 minutes.
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28 comments:
Lol, how spoilt is hubby! I have the feeling Hamsley is going to be the same soon.
Your pictures are gorgeous! Damn the ending of daylight savings.. it's not very food blogger friendly!!
The roast chicken looks scrumptious and divine! I think your shots are beautiful!
the roast chicken looks great!I am glad that you posted the pics. And I love the idea of using lemon and garlic in roast chicken. :)
Hi Ellie, I use the same ingredients on my "to go" chicken. Sometimes I put bacon on top of the breast. What a great flavor combination. Have a great weekend!
Hahahahh go J! I meann.... all good Ellie ^^! This chicken does look and sounds so moist and tasty mmm
How did it compare with the famous chef ones?
what a beautiful pics! it must taste like heaven!
This chicken looks scrumptious and flavorful!!
Great looking chicken. I love how the pepper contrasts the white of the skin.
What a pretty chicken! Lovely flavors!
Cheers,
Rosa
I'm pretty certain that regardless of your recipe source, everything you make comes out delicious and gorgeous, Ellie! :D
Why does it look a bit of under-cooked for me? Beautiful pictures though.
The photos look lovely. That is going on my must try list!
Lovely!! Did Mr.J love it too in the end?
Love a good roast chicken. So simple yet so wholesome and satisfying =) Your husband may be spoilt by your cooking prowess but it's so endearing that he knows where your recipes come from!
I know exactly what you mean by a spoiled hubby! :D This chicken looks like a perfect meal for these cold days.
I love a good roasted chicken, Ellie, and this looks delectable. I also admire that you were able to get good photos of the chicken. I tried to once and it looked like the pics were of some kind of alien baby (smile)...
The chicken looks good and I agree that hubby are spoilt. Now, back to the kitchen I go.
Your roast chicken looks yummy and perfect! I love the aroma in the kitchen when the chicken is baking :)
These photographs look pretty good to me Ellie. Roast chicken... one of the best comfort food, ever. Love that crispy skin.
Magda
Hi, I am a Malaysian and I like to visit your blog as you are so creative.
For this recipe, you have not indicated the amount of water that need to be used.
Kindly advise.
Thanks,
Amy
@ Amy: Thanks for visiting my blog! It's 1 cup (250 ml) of water. I have added it in the recipe.
@ Angie: The 2nd last picture shows the uncooked chicken. The rest are well cooked. The low light situation might have given the impressive that the chicken is not properly cooked.
The photos look great! And it is an easy roasted chicken recipe. I'm keen!
Oh my, Ellie! Who gives a rip about lighting - this chicken looks AND sounds fantastic!! YUM! YUM! I am so getting a whole chicken asap - I need to eat that crispy skin. :-)
perfect Ellie ... I'll be making this for sure!
Hah.. your hubs is spoilt by you.. of course. :P
Btw, the pix you posted is of a chicken not cooked yet right?
I think it looks still very nice even in low light. A lot of details.
Oh Ellie thank you for this gorgeous recipe. I needed a simple chicken to pair with several other dishes i made for a big group last night, and I knew I could turn to your blog for something delicious, and the chicken was a big hit! So good! And so easy! The best type of recipe!
I made it for dinner tonight; couldn't resist the absolutely enticing photos on your blog! The chicken came out really delicious. thanks for this post.
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