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Kapiti Island Roast Chicken with Herbs and Cilantro

Name: Kapiti Island Roast Chicken with Herbs and Cilantro
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: New Zealand
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (1.5kg); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp dried rosemary; 1 tbsp dried thyme; 1 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 lemon, halved; 1 garlic bulb, halved; Salt and pepper to taste

A tender roasted chicken infused with fresh herbs and cilantro, served with a simple side.

120 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Pat chicken dry and season inside and out.
Mix herbs, cilantro, olive oil, and garlic. Rub into chicken cavity and over skin.
Place lemon and garlic in cavity. Roast 1.5 hours or until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
Let rest 10 minutes before carving.

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