Oven-Roasted Chicken / Turkey (Perfect & Not Burnt)

Oven-Roasted Chicken / Turkey (Perfect & Not Burnt)

Ingredients:

1 whole chicken or turkey

 

4 tbsp olive oil

 

3 tbsp butter (softened)

 

4 garlic cloves (minced)

 

1 tsp ginger powder

 

1 tsp turmeric

 

1 tsp parsley & coriander

 

Salt and black pepper

 

Juice of ½ lemon

 

Thyme or rosemary (optional)

 

Instructions:

Instructions

 

 

Mix olive oil, butter, garlic, lemon juice, and all spices.

 

Rub the chicken well inside and outside.

 

Let it marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).

 

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

 

Place the chicken on a rack over a roasting pan.

 

Cover loosely with aluminum foil.

 

Roast for 1 hour (depending on size).

 

Remove foil and roast 15–20 minutes more to brown.

 

Important Tips (So It Doesn’t Burn):

Do not use very high heat.

 

Always cover at the beginning.

 

Baste with juices if needed.

 

If it browns too fast, cover again.