Cardamom is often called as the "queen of spices". Native to the Indian subcontinent, cardamom is an aromatic spice that can be used in any dish - right from kheer to pulao to chai. Cardamom is also used in several home remedies to cure many common ailments. This roasted chicken with cardamom is a must-have for lunch or dinner, especially when you are bored of the usual. It is quite simple and easy to make too. Try this and let us know how you enjoyed it. Serve this with mashed potatoes.
Roasted Chicken with Cardamom Recipe
A simple, delicious and aromatic roasted chicken for weekday lunch or dinner.
Ingredients for Roasted Chicken with Cardamom
How to make Roasted Chicken with Cardamom
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Mix the olive oil, cardamom, paprika, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper powder in a small bowl.
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Separate the skin from the flesh of the chicken and rub the oil into the space between the flesh and the skin and the outside of skin until the chicken is fully coated. Keep aside.
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Heat a roasting pan over medium flame.
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Add the potatoes, lemons and olives.
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Sprinkle some salt and pepper.
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After 30 seconds, place the chicken on top and cover with aluminum foil.
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Place the pan into a preheated oven at 400F/200C.
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Roast for 1 1/2 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
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Remove the foil and continue roasting for another 30 minutes or until fully browned.
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Remove the pan from the oven.
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Arrange the chicken and potatoes in a serving platter.
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Garnish with thyme sprigs or as required.
Praveen Kumar is the founder of Awesome Cuisine. He started Awesome Cuisine in 2008 to showcase the rich culinary heritage of India and also as a means to track his love for food. A Digital Marketer by profession and a foodie by passion, he has been involved in food ever since his school days.
