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Nan's famous Harissa Roast Chicken

This one has been passed down generations. Gather around and enjoy Nan's famous Harrissa Roast Chicken.
Prep time:
15 Minutes
Cook time:
2 Hours
Serves:
6

Ingredients

1 Waitoa free range whole chicken 

2 brown onions 

2 tbsp harissa paste 

2 tbsp olive oil 

1 tbsp honey 

½ tsp ground cumin 

½ tsp smoked paprika 

1 tsp garlic powder 

1 tsp salt 

½ tsp black pepper 

1 lemon, quartered 

3 garlic cloves, peeled but kept whole 

Rosemary 

 

To serve 

Parsley, to serve 

Couscous 

Slivered almonds, to garnish the couscous 

1 lemon, halved 

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C. 
  1. Slice the onions in third crosswise and place them at the bottom of the Agile casserole. 
  1. Whisk together the harissa, honey, oil, spices and seasoning. Spread the harissa mixture all over the chicken inside and out*. Fill the cavity with garlic cloves and lemon quarters and secure the legs with kitchen twine. 
  1. Place the chicken on top of the onion and roast for 1 and 1/2 hours, casserole lid on. Check the chicken and baste with the cooking juices every 30 minutes. Remove the lid and continue roasting to crisp up the skin. 
  1. After 2 hours, use a thermometer to check the internal temperature. You want the temperature to sit at 76°C or slightly above. Put the chicken back in the oven for short bursts of time until you reach this temperature. 
  1. Bring the casserole dish out and allow the chicken to rest for 20 minutes while you prepare the couscous. 
  1. Serve whole garnished with fresh parsley. 

 

*If the honey hardens, pop the spice paste in the microwave a little to soften it so it’s easier to spread. 

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