Zesty Citrus Roast Chicken

Are you looking for a delicious dinner option that the whole family will love? Look no further than this zesty citrus roast chicken recipe! It’s easy to prepare and packed with flavour. The bright notes of orange, lemon, and lime make it deliciously zesty and satisfying. Plus, there’s something special about roasted chicken that feels so comforting. The delectable aromas are sure to draw your entire family right into the kitchen. Whether it’s over the holidays or just any old weeknight dinner – this dish is an absolute pleasure!

Ingredients: 

  • 2 x 1.5kg chickens 
  • 1 cup dry white wine 
  • 1 cup olive oil 
  • 1 large Spanish onion, peeled and diced 
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1/2 cup carrots, peeled and diced 
  • 1 teaspoon salt 
  • Rind from 2 lemons, juice from 1 lemon. 
  • Rind from 2 limes, juice from 1 lime. 
  • Rind from 2 oranges. 
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce 
  • 2 teaspoons chilli oil

Preparation:

  • Mix garlic, salt, rind, juice, soy sauce and chilli oil together.
  • Insert onion and carrot into the cavity and allow the meat to marinate in this mixture for at least 4 hours.
  • Mix white wine with olive oil and use this mixture to baste every 15 minutes.

Cook time:

  • 2 hours

Hot Tip:

  • Use a cooking thermometer to ensure your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75 degrees before removing it from the rotisserie
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