Description
Roasted chicken with garlic and brown sugar, a delicious and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (approximately 1.5 kg)
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon (optional)
- Red bell pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Clean the chicken and dry it with paper towels.
- In a mortar, crush the garlic cloves with a little salt until it forms a paste.
- Mix the garlic paste with olive oil and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Spread the mixture over the chicken, ensuring to cover the entire surface well.
- If desired, cut the lemon in half and place it inside the chicken for added flavor.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish. If using red bell pepper, cut it into strips and place it around the chicken.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before carving.
- Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken with the garlic mixture for a few hours before roasting.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked by checking that the juices run clear or using a meat thermometer (should read 75°C).
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 75
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Home Cooking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Roasted Chicken, Garlic, Brown Sugar, Family Dinner, Easy Recipe