Pimento Roasted Chicken Dinner (Printable Version)
Smoky pimento, herbs, and spices create a juicy, golden roast chicken perfect for sharing at the table.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
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1 whole chicken (1.5–2 kg), cleaned and patted dry
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For the Pimento Marinade
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3–4 fresh red pimento peppers or roasted red peppers plus 1 red chili
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3 garlic cloves
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon paprika
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0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
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0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
→ For Garnish
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Fresh parsley or rosemary, chopped
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Cherry tomatoes, halved
# Steps To Follow:
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In a blender, combine pimento peppers, garlic, chopped onion, thyme, paprika, ground allspice, cayenne pepper, brown sugar or honey, soy sauce, vinegar, Dijon mustard (if using), and a splash of olive oil. Blend until smooth to form a thick marinade paste.
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Rub the chicken thoroughly with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Generously coat the chicken, inside and out, with the prepared pimento marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to enhance flavour.
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Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the marinated chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan. Roast for 60 to 75 minutes, basting with pan juices every 20 minutes, until the skin is deeply coloured and blistered, and the internal temperature reaches 75°C.
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Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before carving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or rosemary, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of the pimento-infused pan juices before serving.
# Notes and Tips:
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For deeper flavour penetration, marinate the chicken overnight. Adjust chili quantity based on preferred spice level.
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Basting regularly helps achieve a crisp and flavourful skin.