Whole Roasted Chicken Tikka Masala

 Whole Roasted Chicken Tikka Masala Ingredients:1 4-5 LB whole, organic chicken 1 head garlic 1 meyer lemon1/2 cup of greek yoghurt 3 T olive oil 1/2 t coriander1/2 t cumin1 t paprika1 t garlic powder 1/2 t garam masala&nbsp…

 

Whole Roasted Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients:

1 4-5 LB whole, organic chicken 

1 head garlic 

1 meyer lemon

1/2 cup of greek yoghurt 

3 T olive oil 

1/2 t coriander

1/2 t cumin

1 t paprika

1 t garlic powder 

1/2 t garam masala 

1/2 t chili powder 

Salt & Pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Before trussing the chicken season generously with salt and pepper on the outside and inside of the bird. Make your marinade- Mix half a cup of greek yoghurt, coriander, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, garam masala, chili powder and juice of 1/2 lemon. whisk until smooth and the spices have blended evenly with the yoghurt. Coat the cavity and outside of the bird evenly. Truss your chicken and place in a roasting pan. 

Watch a video on how to truss here: https://www.marthastewart.com/973737/how-truss-chicken 

Cut garlic head in half and place on opposite sides of the board. Drizzle with olive oil and cook covered for 1 hour and uncovered for the last 1/2 hour. Serve w/ crispy potatoes or turmeric rice and mixed green salad.