Description
This whole roasted chicken is infused with vibrant flavors from a homemade red chimichurri sauce. Perfectly juicy and packed with spices, it’s ideal for any occasion and sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lemon, quartered
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley) for stuffing
For the Red Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chimichurri Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped red bell pepper, minced garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, oregano, cumin, salt, and parsley. Stir well to combine, and let the sauce sit for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan. Rub the chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the quartered lemon and fresh herbs. Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken (starting at the breast) and rub about 3 tablespoons of the chimichurri sauce underneath the skin.
- Roast the Chicken: Place the chicken in the preheated oven and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) at the thickest part of the thigh. About 20 minutes before the chicken is done, baste it with another 2-3 tablespoons of chimichurri sauce.
- Serve: Once the chicken is roasted to perfection, let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the remaining red chimichurri sauce drizzled over the chicken or on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is thoroughly dried before applying seasonings for the best crispiness.
- Feel free to adjust the level of red pepper flakes in the chimichurri to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the chicken
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110mg