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Rosemary and Orange New Zealand Roast Chicken with Herb Crust

Name: Rosemary and Orange New Zealand Roast Chicken with Herb Crust
Total time: 112 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; 1 tbsp dried rosemary; 1 tsp orange zest

A fragrant and citrusy twist on the traditional herb crust.

112 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.
Insert_before 2: Mix rosemary and orange zest into the herb and oil mixture before rubbing onto the chicken.
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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