Name: Balsamic roast chicken recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: Serves: 4–6
Ingredients: 1 medium whole chicken; 1tbsp fresh rosemary; 1 large clove of garlic, peeled; pinch of sea salt; Black pepper; 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 8 sprigs fresh rosemary; 3tbsp balsamic vinegar

By Jessica Dady

published 20 September 2019

A delicious and basic roast chicken recipe, perfect for Sundays, and any other day of the week

Why not go the extra mile with your roast an make your own delicious bread sauce with our really easy recipe!

Ingredients

1 medium whole chicken
1tbsp fresh rosemary
1 large clove of garlic, peeled
pinch of sea salt
Black pepper
2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
8 sprigs fresh rosemary
3tbsp balsamic vinegar

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Method

Finely chop the rosemary and pound with the garlic and salt.
Place the chicken in a roasting tin and rub the oil all over chicken. Then rub in the rosemary mixture and sprinkle with pepper. If time allows cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F / gas 7.
Cook the chicken for 10 minutes, then turn the oven down to 190°C / 375°F / gas mark 5 and roast for 20 minutes per 500g (17.6oz) plus 10-20 minutes extra.
30 minutes from end of cooking time, remove the chicken from the oven and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar. Return to the oven and allow the skin to crisp.
Serve garnished with rosemary sprigs alongside a selection of vegetables.

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Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.