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Caribbean-Spiced Roast Chicken


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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 3 hours (including resting)
  • Yield: 6–8 servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A fragrant Caribbean-inspired roast chicken seasoned with warm spices, fresh herbs, and a touch of heat, served with vibrant vegetables and a green herb gravy.


Ingredients

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp onion powder

1 tbsp dried thyme

2 tsp ground allspice

½ tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp cayenne pepper

½ tsp ground cloves

1 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

2 tbsp soft light brown sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 whole free-range chicken

30g butter, softened

2 tbsp rapeseed oil

1 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley

1 tbsp snipped fresh chives

1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

1 tsp chopped fresh thyme

1 green chilli, chopped

Small pinch Scotch bonnet chilli

1 tbsp rapeseed oil (for seasoning)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper (for seasoning)

2 tbsp rapeseed oil (for vegetables)

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped

6 asparagus spears, trimmed

3 garlic cloves, crushed

3 spring onions, white and green parts separated, finely sliced

150g frozen peas

100g cooked pigeon peas


Instructions

  1. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub all over and inside the chicken. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Place chicken in a roasting tin, rub with butter and oil, and roast for 1¼–1½ hours until juices run clear. Rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Make the green seasoning: combine parsley, chives, coriander, thyme, green chilli, Scotch bonnet, oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. For the vegetables: heat oil in a pan, fry sweet potatoes for 15 minutes until golden and soft. Add asparagus for 2–3 minutes, then garlic and white parts of spring onions.
  5. Stir in peas, pigeon peas, and two-thirds of the green seasoning. Season to taste.
  6. Make the gravy: place roasting tin on the hob, add 200ml hot water, reduce by half, then stir in remaining green seasoning.
  7. Carve chicken, serve with vegetables, gravy, and garnish with green parts of spring onions.

Notes

  • Swap sweet potatoes for butternut squash for a sweeter flavor.
  • Reduce cayenne and skip Scotch bonnet for a milder dish.
  • Roast vegetables instead of pan-frying for extra crunch.
  • A squeeze of lime over the chicken before serving adds freshness.
  • Spice rub can be made ahead and stored in an airtight jar.
  • Prep Time: 1–2 hours (including marinating)
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting, Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Caribbean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg