Not going to lie, I am a sucker for roast chicken. It’s one of my favourite foods because it has nostalgic memories for me. Growing up, my parents would often bring the family to One Utama on weekends. And the best part about it was being able to have the rotisserie chicken at Dave’s Deli. There’s just something so comforting about eating freshly roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and coleslaw. Doesn’t hurt that the skin is my favourite part — I always leave it till the end of my meal. I still think it’s one of the best roast chickens out there.
Roast chicken is one of the easiest things to make in my opinion. It was one of my go-to dinner options as a student in university. Back then I would roast a few pieces of chicken so that it can last me for a few days. Student budgets didn’t really allow for extravagant options. So I would just give my chicken a very basic salt and pepper combo with some herbs and honey. I’ve just been roasting my chickens this way every since. Old habits die hard.
To be honest, I decided to give this recipe a shot because everyone was making lemon roast chicken on Instagram. In fear of missing out, I bought a bag of lemons and a few sprigs of rosemary. But I needed a reliable source! A friend shared a recipe she tried, which apparently was delicious so I had to try it myself.
The original recipe was taken from Divas Can Cook but I tweaked it a bit. Firstly, my family prefers the thigh portion of the chicken. So more often than not, the breasts always go to waste. It’s just not our cut of choice ever. There is no wastage if you just use the parts that you enjoy eating! Secondly, I am Asian and we are masters of agak-ration (estimation). Recipes are merely a guide to my rebellious spirit in the kitchen. Hehe!
Like most of my recipes, I entrust you to trust your heart and your gut. Just remember to season that chick up real good. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. Salt and pepper are the basics of cooking. It really isn’t rocket science.
If you end up trying this, remember to tag me on Instagram!
