Balsamic and Pomegranate Roasted Chicken

MARINADE

30 ml   olive oil

30 ml   pomegranate molasses

30 ml   pomegranate juice

15 ml   honey

15 ml   lemon juice

4          garlic cloves, crushed

45 ml   balsamic vinegar

2,5 ml  chili flakes OR use freshly chopped chilli to tast

80 ml   pomegranate seeds

30 ml   chopped fresh thyme

CHICKEN

1          free range chicken, trimmed

            Salt and black pepper

60 g     butter, cubed

1          whole garlic head, cut in half horizontally

            More pomegranate seeds for garnish

            Fresh thyme

 

  • Make the marinade by mixing together all the marinade ingredients
  • Generously salt and pepper the inside and outside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the garlic and fresh thyme then push the cubes of butter under the skin of the chicken (breast area).
  • Tie the legs together with kitchen strings.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken (coat evenly) and let it sit at least 30 minutes to marinate.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and roast the chicken for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Baste regularly during the cooking time.
  • Serve with more pomegranate seeds and fresh thyme.