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Balsamic Roast Chicken

Marinating a traditional roast chicken in balsamic vinegar adds a new twist to classic dish and just oozes style.

Dish Details:


INGREDIENTS:

Balsamic Roast Chicken1 medium whole British chicken
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
1 large clove of garlic, peeled
pinch of sea salt
Black pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
8 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar


PREPARATION:
1. Finely chop the rosemary and pound with the garlic and salt.

2. Place the chicken in a roasting tin and rub the oil all over chicken. Then rub in the rosemary mixture and sprinkle with pepper. If time allows, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

3. Preheat the oven to 220C / 425F / gas mark 7.

4. Cook the chicken for 10 minutes, then turn the oven down to 190C / 375F / gas mark 5 and roast for 20 minutes per 500g plus 10-20 minutes extra.

5. Thirty minutes from end of cooking time, remove the chicken from the oven and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar. Return to the oven and allow the skin to crisp.

6. Serve garnished with rosemary sprigs alongside a selection of vegetables.


PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Serves: 6

Source: Great British Chicken

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 DISH DETAIL KEY
clock Quick & Easy: 30 minutes or less

heart Healthy Recipe: low fat and/or calories

kid-friendly Kid-Friendly: extra nutrition and/or fun!

low-carb Low-Carb: low carbohydrates

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