CURRIED ROAST CHICKEN, DURBAN STYLE
In Madhur Jaffrey's book "From Curries to Kebabs: Recipes From the Indian Spice Trail" (Clarkson Potter, 2003), which explores the dispersion of Indian food worldwide, there is a recipe from Durban, South Africa, for chicken roasted whole with a forcefully seasoned ginger and chili paste. The chicken is skinned before seasoning and cooking, not a demanding job but one that requires care. The fragrant heat of the chicken, which stayed moist thanks to its foil cocoon, even seemed to tease some spicy flavors from the Marcel Lapierre Morgon Beaujolais I poured with dinner. The fruitiness of the wine helped tame the heat.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 2h
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut two deep diagonal slits, down to the bone, in each chicken breast and one in each leg and thigh. Place chicken, breast side up, on a sheet of heavy-duty foil large enough to enclose it. Place in a roasting pan.
- Place lemon juice, ginger, garlic, chilies, salt, oil, cumin and coriander in a blender and process to a thick purée. Rub purée over chicken, inside and out, and into slits. Set chicken aside 30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Dust chicken with chili powder and black pepper, enclose in foil and crimp to seal. Roast 1 hour.
- Open foil and baste chicken. Return, uncovered, to oven for 15 minutes, basting twice more. Transfer chicken to serving platter. Pour juices from foil into a small dish and serve alongside chicken.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 626, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 771 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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ELIZABETH SAKALA
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any fan of Durban-style curry.
Degaulle Manya
[email protected]This was one of the best chicken dishes I've ever had! The flavors were bold and complex, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Eqra Rehan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the end result was amazing. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the curry sauce was flavorful and fragrant.
Siam Sheikh Fan Club
[email protected]I loved the combination of spices in this dish. It was the perfect balance of heat and flavor.
suvidh and sriyansh
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing. The curry sauce was incredible.
Abul Hasanat
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were amazing.
Yasir Yk007
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Durban-style curry, and this recipe did not disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was flavorful and fragrant.
MK MARUF KHAN
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing.
UMMI KALSOOM
[email protected]I'm not a fan of curry, but this dish was delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy.
Nichole Louise
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were amazing.
karter wilson
[email protected]I love the Durban-style curry. It's so unique and flavorful.
LaShaun Painter
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the end result was amazing. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the curry sauce was flavorful and fragrant.
Adnan Kaif
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. It was absolutely delicious!
Rosario Filemon
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was very flavorful.
Evar Kurd
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing. The curry sauce was incredible.
asura Esha
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about the delicious flavors.
Aurangzaib Jatoi
[email protected]I loved the combination of spices in this dish. It was the perfect balance of heat and flavor.
Shahmeer Gujjar
[email protected]The curry was flavorful and fragrant. The chicken was tender and juicy. A great dish for a special occasion.
Abhijeet “ADF” Daya
[email protected]This was one of the best chicken dishes I've ever had! The flavors were bold and complex, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again and again.