Easy peri-peri roast chicken

Per serving

565kcal
53гProteins
27гFats
28гCarbs

Use a spicy chilli marinade to perk up this easy roast chicken, serve with a crunchy coriander coleslaw for a simple family meal you can prepare in a flash

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • large whole chicken1 1

    about 1.8kg

  • ½ x 270g jar peri-peri marinade
  • lime1 1

    halved

  • new potato400g 400g

    halved, larger ones quartered

  • ½ white cabbage

    shredded

  • large carrot1 1

    grated

  • small red onion1 1

    halved and sliced

  • 2-3 tbsp low-fat soured cream
  • cider or white wine vinegar2 tbsp 2 tbsp
  • small pack coriander½ ½

    chopped

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Brush the chicken with the peri-peri sauce, add some seasoning, then leave to marinate if you have time. Place half the lime in the cavity. Roast in the oven basting frequently for 1 hr 20 mins or until the chicken is cooked, covering with foil if the skin is getting too dark.

  2. 2

    Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 12-15 mins until tender, drain and steam-dry for a few mins in the colander. Tip into a large bowl with the juice from the remaining lime half, the rest of the ingredients and some seasoning. Toss everything together.

  3. 3

    Serve warm or at room temperature with the roast chicken.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
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