Whole Roast Masala Chicken (Indian-Style)

Flavored with aromatic spices, this whole roast Masala Chicken (Indian-style) comes out so yummy! The skin is deliciously crisp and the meat is tender and moist.

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INGREDIENTS

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In a bowl, mix all ingredients except for the chicken. The Mixture will look like a thick paste.

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Place the chicken in a roasting pan (with rack, if preferred). Generously rub the chicken all over with the spice mixture including under its skin (breasts portions) to get in more flavor.

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Cover the chicken with foil and then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow absorption of the spice rub.

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Take the chicken out of the fridge then preheat the oven to 400F. Tent the chicken loosely with a foil then roast in the oven for 1 hour.

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