Peri-Peri Roast Chicken

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Blend the fresh red chillies with softened butter until smooth. Fold in paprika.
3. Gently lift the skin of the chicken and stuff the spicy butter mixture into the pockets under the skin.
4. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
5. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the juices run clear when pierced.
6. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve.

Recipe Details

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4–6
Difficulty: Medium

Variations & Substitutions

• Use smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.
• Add garlic or lemon zest to the butter mixture for extra aroma.
• Adjust the number of chillies according to your preferred spice level.

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