Lunch

Spiced roasted chickens with coriander

These spicy roasted chickens are great for sharing with friends and family.
spiced roasted chickens with coriander
4
50M

Ingredients

Method

1.Place chickens on cutting board, cut down both sides of the backbones with poultry shears or sharp knife; remove and discard the backbones. Rinse cavity of each chicken and pat dry with absorbent paper. Place each chicken, breast-side up, on board; press the breastbone firmly with the heel of hand to flatten.
2.Blend or process garlic, ginger, ground almonds, juice, coriander roots, turmeric, garam masala, chilli and salt until combined. Rub spice mixture over chickens. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
3.Preheat oven to 240°C/475°F.
4.Place chickens on an oiled wire rack over large, shallow flameproof baking dish; brush with ghee. Roast, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until browned all over and cooked through.

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