Grilled roast chicken is a nutrient-rich delight that can be served for evening munching or as dinner as well.
The use of minimal spices and herbs make it a delightful dish that can be easily made at home.
Benefits of chicken
Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein. Protein is essential for muscle growth, repair, and maintenance. It also helps keep you full longer, which can aid in weight management. It also contains high-quality amino acids that are vital for maintaining muscle mass, especially important for athletes, growing children, and the elderly. It also contains nutrients like zinc and B6, which play a role in strengthening the immune system. Chicken is also rich in B Vitamins (B6, B12, niacin), which are important for energy energy production, brain function, and red blood cell formation. The rich amount of phosphorus found in chicken helps boost bones and teeth. Due to its high protein and low fat content, chicken helps regulate appetite, increases satiety, and supports fat loss while preserving lean muscle.
Here’s the simplest Grilled roast chicken recipe to try at home
Ingredients:
- 4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chile powder
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 whole chicken (3½-4lbs), patted dry
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- ½ yellow onion, sliced
Method:
Step 1
Combine salt, pepper, chilli powder and lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Rub the chicken inside and out with a salt mixture.
Step 2
Place chicken on a rack set over a baking pan to catch any drips, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 3
Heat a cooker , or light a charcoal grill for indirect heat (meaning pile the coals on one side of the grill, leaving the other side empty). Place a cast-iron skillet on the grate directly over the coals. Cover the grill, and let the cooker heat up for 10 mins.
Step 4
Rub chicken with oil and place it breast side down in the hot skillet. Cover and cook 5-7 mins, until the breast is seared and golden.
Step 5
Carefully flip chicken and cover the grill again. Now add garlic, onions, and lemon wedges. Continue cooking until the underside of the chicken is starting to brown, 10-20 mins. Make sure skin doesn’t get too dark; it will continue to brown even as it cooks over indirect heat.
Step 6
Move the skillet to the unlit side of the charcoal grill, or turn down the burners on the gas grill underneath. Cover grill and continue to cook until the meat is cooked through, 10-25 mins.
Step 7
At last, transfer chicken from the skillet to a cutting board. Serve it hot.
