May 29, 2020
MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH TURMERIC & FENNEL
Turmeric has some major anti-inflammatory powers. Recent studies show that turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that support the immune system. It’s great to cook with and adds a beautiful colour to any dish.
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 lime, juice of
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 3 tbsp brown sugar, more for later
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tbsp ground turmeric spice
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 large fennel bulb, cored, sliced
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced into half moons
- 6 pieces bone in, skin on chicken (chicken legs or breasts, or a combination)
- 2 Oranges, unpeeled, sliced
- 1 lime, thinly sliced (optional)
- Make the marinade. In a large bowl or deep dish, mix together the first six ingredients: olive oil, white wine, orange juice, lime juice, mustard and brown sugar.
- In a small bowl, mix together the spices: turmeric, garlic powder, coriander, paprika, salt and pepper. Now, add about half of the spice mix to the liquid marinade. Mix to combine.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry and generously season with the remainder of the spice mix. Be sure to lift the chicken skins slightly and apply some of the spice mix underneath the skin.
- Add the seasoned chicken and the remaining ingredients to the large bowl of marinade. Work the chicken well into the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- When ready, preheat the oven to 240 degrees C. Transfer the chicken along with the marinade and everything else to a large baking pan so that everything is comfortably arranged in one layer. Be sure the chicken skin is facing up. Sprinkle with a dash or salt and more brown sugar, if you like.
- Roast for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the chicken skin has nicely browned. Internal chicken temperature should be 75 degrees C.
- Served best with rice
- If you don’t have time you can skip the marinade time in the fridge.
- Enjoy on a cold night with good friends and family
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Ingredients A whole turkey A lemon An onion Rosemary and thyme Vegetable stock (around one pint) Pepper A little melted butter or spread Instructions Step 1 Pat your turkey dry with a paper towel. Season the outside of the bird with a little pepper and very lightly brush with melted butter or spread. Halve the lemon and the onion, roughly chop your herbs—and place everything into the cavity evenly. Step 2 Pour your vegetable stock into the bottom of a roasting pan and sit your turkey in the liquid, breast side up. Preheat your oven to around 400 degrees, add a tin foil tent over the top of your turkey, and put it in to cook. Step 3 Cook slowly at a rate of 20 minutes per kilogram of weight. Check regularly and add a tiny bit of butter to your bird if necessary. Notch up the heat by around 20 degrees for the last 20 minutes to make the skin nice and crispy! Step 4 Remove from the oven, place on a presentable tray, and enjoy with a stack of healthy festive trimmings. Nutrition and Cooking Times Prep time: 25 minutes | Cook time: 20mins per kg | Total time: 2 hours 25 minutes Nutrient Value per 100g: Calories: 165kcal | Protein: 29g | Fat: 6.5g | Carbohydrates: 0-1g