Perfect Roast Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 kg whole chickens
100 g fresh coriander , roots in tact ( cilantro)
4 kaffir lime leaves , torn
2 sticks lemongrass, chopped coarsely
2 kaffir limes, quartered
cooking spray
1 tsp salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to moderately hot. Wash cavity of chicken under cold water; pat dry, inside and out, with absorbent paper.
Chop coriander roots, stems and leaves; place all of the coriander, lime leaves, lemon grass and four of the lime quarters inside the chicken cavity. Tuck wings under chicken; trim skin around chicken neck, secure to underside of chicken with toothpicks. Tie legs together using kitchen string.
Place chicken, breast-side up, on rack inside large baking dish. Spray chicken all over with cooking-oil spray; sprinkle with salt. Place enough water in baking dish to come to a 1 cm depth.
Bake chicken, uncovered, in moderately hot oven for 1 1/2 hours; cover loosely with foil after 1 hour if chicken starts to overbrown. Discard cavity filling; serve chicken with remaining lime quarters.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	868.5 Kcal (3636 kJ)
Calories from fat	517.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	57.5g	88%
Cholesterol	337.5mg	113%
Sodium	896.62mg	37%
Potassium	1825.37mg	39%
Total Carbs	13g	4%
Sugars	1.75g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.5g	10%
Protein	73g	146%
Vitamin C	153mg	255%
Iron	14.3mg	79%
Calcium	353.1mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	216.31 Kcal (906 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.32g	88%
Cholesterol	84.06mg	113%
Sodium	223.32mg	37%
Potassium	454.64mg	39%
Total Carbs	3.24g	4%
Sugars	0.44g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	10%
Protein	18.18g	146%
Vitamin C	38.1mg	255%
Iron	3.5mg	79%
Calcium	87.9mg	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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