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Poulet Rôti Tchadienne (Chad-Style Roast Chicken)

This chicken is juicy, tender with a crunchy skin.  We loved it served with the mashed zucchini.  You should try it!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Chad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 92kcal
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 1 Whole chicken
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • Salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Wash and pat the chicken dry.
  • Season liberally inside and out with the salt and black pepper.
  • Place the butter in the body cavity along with several sprigs of parsley.
  • Rub the oil over the outside.
  • Place the chicken in a roasting tin and set it either in a 400 degree oven and roast for 20 minutes per lb. (flip the chicken over half way through to crisp the skin on the other side. Alternatively place (still in a roasting tin) on a hot barbecue and cook, turning frequently, for 30 minutes per lb.
  • During the cooking baste the chicken either with oil or with the pan juices.
  • Take the pan juices from roasting the bird and blend the pan juices with water to form a gravy.
  • Serve the chicken on a warmed plate, accompanied by the sauce, garnish with parsley sprigs.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 78mg | Vitamin A: 1290IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.9mg