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Sicilian Roast Chicken with Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

Sicilian Roast Chicken with Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 55 mins Total: 70 mins

Juicy roast chicken flavoured with lemon, garlic, and herbs, served alongside colourful Mediterranean vegetables roasted until caramelised. A simple yet impressive Italian-inspired dish.



 

Ingredients

For the Roast Chicken

  • 1 whole chicken (approx. 1.6–1.8kg)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 4 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Mediterranean Vegetables

  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow pepper, sliced
  • 1 courgette, sliced
  • 200g cherry tomatoes
  • 100g black olives
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Extras

  • Fresh rosemary sprigs
  • Capers

Instructions

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    Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

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  1. Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

  2. Step 3

    Pat the chicken dry and place in a large roasting tray.

  3. Step 4

    Rub with olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.

  4. Step 5

    Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and garlic.

Prepare the Vegetables

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    Scatter the red onion, peppers, courgette, tomatoes, and olives around the chicken.

  2. Step 7

    Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly.

Roast

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    Roast uncovered for 50–55 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through, basting once halfway.

Rest

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    Remove from the oven and rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Serve

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    Serve the carved chicken with the roasted vegetables and spoon over the pan juices.

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