Berbere Roasted Chicken
Berbere brings out the best in a roast chicken, not to mention the butter rubbed underneath the skin.... Bomb dot freaking com.
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ingredients
- 1 5 lb whole chicken giblets and other parts removed
- 5 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tsp berbere
- 2 limes
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Pat chicken dry.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, 1 tsp berbere, and zest of one lime. Rub the butter under the skin of the chicken, carefully.
- Rub the outside of the chicken with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and remaining berbere.
- Halve both limes and add them to the cavity of the chicken. Tie legs with twine. Add chicken to a roasting pan or cast-iron skillet.
- Roast chicken for 75 minutes. Remove from oven and rest 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
- Serve immediately with roasted potatoes or mashed potatoes and vegetables.