Oondgebraaide Hoender
Oondgebraaide Hoender. This authentic recipe is simple to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingrediënten
- 1 whole chicken (about 1.5–2 kg)
- 2-3 el olive oil or melted butter
- 3–4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 lemon (halved)
- 1-2 tsp zout
- 1 tsp zwarte peper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, or mixed herbs)
- 1 onion, quartered
- carrots and potatoes for roasting (optioneel)
Instructies
- Verwarm de oven voor op 180°C.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towel (this helps the skin crisp up).
- Mix olive oil or butter with garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin if possible.
- Place lemon halves and onion inside the cavity of the chicken.
- Place chicken in a roasting dish. Add optional vegetables around it if using.
- Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on size.
- Baste the chicken with pan juices every 30 minutes for extra flavour and moisture.
- Check doneness by piercing the thickest part of the thigh; juices should run clear.
- Rest for 10–15 minutes before carving.
