Greek-Style Roast Chicken

Roast a whole spice-coated chicken and serve with buttery lemon-olive potatoes, green salad, and Greek-style yoghurt.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1062.6 kcals 4250.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 25.7 grams 102.8 grams
Fat 74.6 grams 298.5 grams
Protein 71.3 grams 285.2 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
1
tbsp
Butter
Unsalted
100
g
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juice and zest
1
piece
Lemon
Zest only
Meat
1.3
kg
Chicken
Whole
NutsSeeds
2.5
ml
Cinnamon
Ground
2.5
ml
Allspice
Ground
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
1
tbsp
Parsley
Fresh, chopped
OilsFats
125
ml
Other
3
piece
Egg Whites
Free-range, lightly beaten
15
ml
Honey
Clear
Vegetables
2.5
ml
Ginger
Ground
500
g
Potatoes
Salad variety like Anya or Charlotte, parboiled until tender
100
g
Black Olives
Pits removed, chopped
1
portion
Mixed Green Salad
Lightly dressed

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Whisk egg whites, honey, lemon juice, and zest in a large bowl.
  • Mix cumin, cayenne, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper on a plate.
  • Dip chicken in the egg mixture then roll in the spice mixture.
  • Roast the chicken on a tray for 75 to 90 minutes until cooked through.
  • Heat oil in a roasting tray until smoking then add potatoes and olives.
  • Roast potatoes for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and crisp.
  • Stir lemon zest, butter, and parsley into the cooked potatoes and olives.
  • Carve chicken and serve with potatoes, green salad, and yoghurt.