Spiced Roast Chicken with Bacon
A flavorful Indian-inspired dish featuring roasted chicken, crispy bacon, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 whole chicken3-4 lbs
- ●6 slices baconthick-cut
- ●1 tsp roastwhole spice blend
- ●1 tsp pungentginger paste
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1/2 cup yogurtplain
- ●2 tbsp lemon juicefreshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together the roast, pungent, onion, garlic, yogurt, and lemon juice.
- 4
Rub the mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get some under the skin as well.
- 5
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 6
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken on all sides until browned.
- 7
Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and roast in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 8
While the chicken is roasting, cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy.
- 9
Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- 10
Serve with the crispy bacon on top.