Spiced Roast Chicken

What happens when you have more than 20 bottles of spices in the pantry? No matter how you mix them together, you will still end up with an extremely tasty meal.

Spiced Roast Chicken

Printable recipe
By Pig Pig's Corner

Prep time: 15 mins
Marinate time: 1 hr-overnight
Cook time: 20 mins
Yield: serves 4


Ingredients:

• 1 whole (about 1 kg) chicken - chopped into pieces
• 3 tbs oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp sugar
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 handful fresh coriander - coarsely chopped

Spice mix:

• 1 tbs coriander powder
• 10 whole cardamon - crushed
• 1 tbs cumin powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions:

• Mix together all ingredients except for fresh coriander. Leave to marinate for at least 1 hr, preferably overnight.
• Put chicken pieces in the ActiFry. Close the lid and cook for about 20 mins. Pour in the rest of the marinade and fresh coriander, continue cooking for another 5-10 mins or until browned.[OR roast in a pre-heated oven at 180°C for about 45-50 mins or until done.]