South African Roast Chicken Recipe Recipe Fo Food

SOUTH AFRICAN CHUTNEY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the onion, garlic and chilli for a few mins until softened. Stir in the chutney, Worcestershire sauce and mayonnaise. Taste and season.
• Arrange the chicken on a foil-lined baking tray and spoon over the chutney mixture. Roast the chicken in the oven for 40-45 mins until cooked through and sticky. Serve with a green salad.

SOUTH AFRICAN CHICKEN - INYAMA YENKUKHU

Steps:

• Cut chicken into pieces.
• Heat the oil and fry chicken until golden brown.
• Add onions and cook 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, salt and pepper, and simmer gently for 45 minutes or until cooked through and tender.
• Slowly pour water into the flour in a bowl, whisking constantly to mix. Add mixture to the chicken and vegetables and gently stir until the mixture is thickened.

SOUTH AFRICAN - ROASTED EGGPLANT SALAD

Steps:

• To roast the eggplants, preheat a charcoal or gas grill or a broiler.
• Roast the eggplants, turning as needed, until the skin is charred on all sides, the time will vary depending on the cooking method you use.
• The eggplant is cooked when it is soft and looks somewhat deflated.
• Place the eggplant on a plate to cool.
• Trim and seed the red pepper, then cut into 1/4-inch dice.
• Cut the cucumber lengthwise in half, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and cut into ¼-inch dice.
• Peel and finely chop the onion.
• Peel and finely chop the garlic.
• Once the eggplant is cool enough to handle, remove as much of the skin as possible along with any large dark seeds.
• Cut the eggplant into 1-inch squares and place it in a colander in the sink or over a bowl for 5 to 10 minutes to allow excess liquid to drain, set aside until needed.
• Transfer the eggplant to a serving dish and add the red pepper, cucumber, onion and garlic.
• Stir in the olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately or the salt will draw out too much moister from the vegetables.

SOUTH AFRICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In large zipper-type bag, combine onions, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Add the chicken pieces and zip up the bag.
• Roll the chicken around in the bag to coat.
• Refrigerate over night to marinate.
• Remove chicken from the marinade and pour the marinade into the crockpot.
• In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the chicken pieces in a little olive oil.
• Transfer chicken to crockpot, putting the dark meat pieces on the bottom, white meat on top.
• Cover with lid and cook on low-setting for 4-6 hours, or until chicken is thoroughly done.
• When chicken is done, remove from crockpot and reserve, keeping warm.
• Transfer the remaining cooking juices and onions into a skillet and cook for about 10 minutes, or until reduced by half.
• Serve the chicken with brown rice and spoon the reduced sauce over everything.

WHOLE ROASTED CHICKEN NORTH AFRICAN STYLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
• After washing chicken, wipe with paper towels and season the chicken and cavity with salt and pepper.
• Using a mortar and pestle, pound the parsley, chervil, chopped onion, butter, cumin, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt to a paste.
• Spread the paste carefully over the whole chicken with a spatula.
• Place a skewer through the wings of the chicken to secure them closely to the sides of the bird during cooking.
• Lay the chicken, breast side down, in a roasting pan and roast for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
• Turn the bird over so that the breast is up and roast for another 15-20 minutes.
• Remove chicken from oven and turn down the heat to 350 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, lightly dust the chicken breast with flour.
• Place chicken back in oven.
• Baste with pan juices and continue to roast for about 1 hour or until the chicken is done, and continue basting frequently during cooking time.
• When done, the juices will run clear when you push a skewer through the thickest part of the leg.
• Remove chicken to a cutting board and carve.
• Serve immediately.

EAST AFRICAN ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Remove the giblets from the chicken, if necessary, rinse out the cavity and pat the skin dry.
• Put the butter and all the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix together well to form a thick paste.
• Gently ease the skin of the chicken away from the flesh and rub generously with the herb and butter mixture. Rub more of the mixture over the skin, legs and wings of the chicken and into the neck cavity.
• Place the chicken in a roasting tin, cover loosely with foil and marinate overnight in the fridge.
• Preheat oven to 375F/190°C.
• Cover the chicken with clean foil and roast for 1 hour, then turn the chicken over and baste with the pan juices.
• Cover again with foil and cook for 30 minutes.
• Remove the foil and place the chicken breast-side up. Rub with a little extra butter and roast for a further 10-15 minutes until the meat juices run clear and the skin is golden brown.
• Serve with a rice dish or a salad.