Sicilian Roast Chicken

Sicilian Roast Chicken

Sicilian Roast Chicken

This is a basic Sicilian-style marinade that is used on chickens. Whether you roast it whole or spatchcocked under a brick, the skin turns out nice and crispy while the chicken maintains its moisture. A 4lb. chicken will take about 90 minutes, while a 5lb. will take 1 hour 45 minutes. Let the chicken rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. The internal temperature should read 180° at the thickness part of the thigh.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Marinating Time4 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, European, Italian, main course
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken 4-5lbs

Marinade

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 sprig rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 sprig sage finely chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Mix all of the marinade ingredients together.
  • Rub the marinade on top and underneath the skin of the chicken; making sure not to tear the skin. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees when ready to cook.
  • A 4lb. chicken will take about 90 minutes to roast. A 5lb. chicken will take about 1 hour 45 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.