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Barbados Roast Chicken Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Barbados with this juicy and flavorful roast chicken recipe! Perfectly crispy skin and tender meat, this simple yet elegant dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Inspired by a Christmas feast, this recipe brings the warmth of the islands to your table.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 368.6 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbados Roast Chicken

  • 1 (3 1/2-4 lb) whole chicken
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

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How to Make Barbados Roast Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat it dry with paper towels.
  3. Rub the chicken generously with the juice of 1 lemon. Place lemon halves inside the chicken cavity.
  4. Season the chicken generously with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
  5. In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of softened butter, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped red bell pepper, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of ground coriander.
  6. Smear the butter mixture evenly all over the chicken, ensuring it gets under the skin as well.
  7. Roast the chicken for 15 minutes at 450°F (232°C).
  8. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue roasting for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

51g

Carbs

0g

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