Charcoal-Infused Roast Chicken

Updated at: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:21:02 GMT

Step 1

Butterfly the whole chicken and lay it flat on a baking tray, breast side up. You can leave the skin on or remove it, based on your preference.

Step 2

With a knife, score the chicken including the breast legs, and thighs, allowing the flavours to penetrate when the chicken is marinated.

Step 3

Now, take salt as per taste and rub it all over the chicken. A little over 1 teaspoon is a good starting point for the whole chicken. You can always add more salt if required, at a later stage. If you have left the skin on then make sure you get the marination under the skin.

Step 4

Now sprinkle the onion and garlic powder all over the chicken. Follow it by pouring the olive oil. Rub the mixture very well, covering the whole including the cuts.

Step 5

Leave the chicken to marinate in a deep stainless steel pot for at least 2 hours, overnight works best as this allows the flavours to penetrate.

Step 6

Once marinated, take a small stainless steel bowl or an aluminium foil shaped as a bowl. Place it on top of the chicken.

Step 7

Put the coal on a stovetop fire, once lit, using tongs carefully place it in the bowl or foil you placed on top of the chicken. Pour a teaspoon of oil of your choice and once the charcoal starts to smoke, quickly place a lid on the pot. Wait for about 20 minutes, this will allow all the charcoal flavour to penetrate deep into the chicken.

Step 8

After about 20 minutes remove the lid and carefully remove the foil or the bowl in which you placed charcoal using tongs. Make sure that the charcoal is completely out before you discard it.

Step 9

Now it’s time to place the chicken in a baking dish and place it inside a preheated at about 180 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes.

Step 10

At regular intervals remove the chicken and baste it with some butter or olive oil. This will ensure that the breast will not dry out and the chicken comes out succulent.

Step 11

After about 40 to 50 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken, it should be cooked through. You can always check by cutting a small part of the chicken with a knife. Also, the chicken would have developed a nice golden brown colour by now.

Step 12

Once cooked, remove the baking tray from the oven and cover it with a foil. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes and then serve.

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