CURRIED ROAST CHICKEN, DURBAN STYLE
In Madhur Jaffrey's book "From Curries to Kebabs: Recipes From the Indian Spice Trail" (Clarkson Potter, 2003), which explores the dispersion of Indian food worldwide, there is a recipe from Durban, South Africa, for chicken roasted whole with a forcefully seasoned ginger and chili paste. The chicken is skinned before seasoning and cooking, not a demanding job but one that requires care. The fragrant heat of the chicken, which stayed moist thanks to its foil cocoon, even seemed to tease some spicy flavors from the Marcel Lapierre Morgon Beaujolais I poured with dinner. The fruitiness of the wine helped tame the heat.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 2h
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut two deep diagonal slits, down to the bone, in each chicken breast and one in each leg and thigh. Place chicken, breast side up, on a sheet of heavy-duty foil large enough to enclose it. Place in a roasting pan.
- Place lemon juice, ginger, garlic, chilies, salt, oil, cumin and coriander in a blender and process to a thick purée. Rub purée over chicken, inside and out, and into slits. Set chicken aside 30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Dust chicken with chili powder and black pepper, enclose in foil and crimp to seal. Roast 1 hour.
- Open foil and baste chicken. Return, uncovered, to oven for 15 minutes, basting twice more. Transfer chicken to serving platter. Pour juices from foil into a small dish and serve alongside chicken.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 626, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 771 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Djlucky campbell
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I just throw everything in the pot and let it cook. The chicken is always tender and juicy and the curry sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice or noodles.
Maira Gillani
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the curry sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice or quinoa.
Alana Mason
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the curry sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.
Siad Ahmad
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The chicken is roasted to perfection and the curry sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a hit with my guests.
Chris Marshall
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of curry, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The curry sauce was not too spicy and the chicken was very tender. I served it with rice and it was a delicious meal.
Fata Mim
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the curry sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice or noodles. I've also made this recipe in a slow cooker and it turned out just as good.
Aaditya Roy
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy. The curry sauce is also very flavorful. I usually serve it with rice or noodles. I've also made this recipe in a slow cooker and it turned out just as good.
wassi TV
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add more spices to the curry sauce to make it more flavorful. I also found that the chicken was a bit dry. I would recommend using a different recipe.
Isabella Niko
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so flavorful and the curry sauce is delicious. I love that this recipe is also relatively healthy. I usually serve it with rice or quinoa.
Ahsaas Raj
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always tender and juicy. I love that I can throw everything in the pot and let it cook. I usually serve it with rice or noodles.
Ukehe Petet
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the curry sauce. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Kamala Shrestha
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! He said it was the best chicken he's ever had. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili next time.
Shawn kimbrough
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of curry, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The curry sauce was not too spicy and the chicken was very tender. I served the chicken with rice and it was a delicious meal.
Mika Mika
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken recipe! The curry sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I love that this recipe is also relatively easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Oluwatayo fumilola fumilola tella
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The curry sauce was a bit spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding some yogurt. I served the chicken with rice and it was a delicious meal.
Laxaman Kandel
[email protected]This Durban-style curried roast chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the curry sauce was rich and flavorful. I loved the addition of the potatoes and carrots, which soaked up all the delicious sauce. I will d