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Charred Roast Chicken with Cucumber
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Charred Roast Chicken with Cucumber

4.9 (422 ratings)

Our Roast Chicken leans on extra-virgin olive oil and patience: built on a slow, honest base, then finished with Cucumber.

Prep
14 min
Cook
24 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb roast chicken
  • 3 cloves extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon
  • 1/2 cup garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano
  • 2 tsp crumbled feta
  • 1 medium kosher salt
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the roast chicken generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the roast chicken and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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