Description
Succulent red chimichurri whole roasted chicken delivers Argentina’s bold flavors with herbaceous zest and tender meat. Herb-infused marinade and crispy skin promise a memorable dining experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs / 1.8–2.3 kg)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Aromatics and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, quartered
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley) for stuffing
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant red chimichurri sauce by blending olive oil, red wine vinegar, diced red bell pepper, minced garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, oregano, cumin, salt, and chopped parsley in a medium bowl. Allow the mixture to harmonize for 15-20 minutes, letting flavors intensify.
- Heat the oven to 400F (200C). Thoroughly dry the chicken with paper towels and position in a roasting pan.
- Massage the chicken’s exterior with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Tuck quartered lemon and fresh herbs into the cavity.
- Gently separate the chicken skin from the breast and delicately spread approximately 3 tablespoons of chimichurri sauce underneath to infuse deep flavor.
- Roast the chicken for roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165F (75C) at the thickest thigh point.
- During the final 20 minutes of cooking, generously baste the chicken with an additional 2-3 tablespoons of chimichurri sauce.
- After removing from the oven, let the chicken rest for 10 minutes to redistribute juices. Carve and serve with remaining red chimichurri sauce drizzled on top or presented as a dipping accompaniment.
Notes
- Customize the chimichurri’s heat by adjusting red pepper flakes to suit personal spice tolerance.
- Choose organic, free-range chicken for enhanced flavor and more ethical cooking experience.
- Marinate chicken overnight in chimichurri sauce for deeper, more intense taste penetration.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for additional aromatic complexity in the roasting process.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg