Roasted Chicken

Steps9

1. 1

   Step 1. Butterfly the chicken

   Cut along the backbone of the chicken and press it flat.

2. 2

   Step 2. Season the chicken

   Season the chicken with salt and black pepper and rub it with oil.

   Vegetable oil
3. 3

   Step 3. Char the aromatics

   Heat oil in the pan and char the lemon, garlic and onion until blackened at the cut sides.

   Vegetable oil
4. 4

   Step 4. Add celery and rosemary

   Add the celery and rosemary to the pan with the charred aromatics.

5. 5

   Step 5. Place the chicken

   Lay the seasoned chicken over the aromatics in the pan.

6. 6

   Step 6. Roast the chicken

   Roast the chicken until cooked through and crispy outside.

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   Step 7. Carve the chicken

   Carve the chicken into pieces on the cutting board.

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   Step 8. Make the pan sauce

   Strain the pan juices and pour the sauce over the chicken.

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   Step 9. Serve with rice and asparagus

   Serve the chicken with steamed basmati rice and asparagus.