Description:

Roasted chicken seasoned with the unique flavor of Aleppo pepper and fresh mint, offering a delightful balance of heat and herbaceous freshness.

Cooking Equipment Needed:

  • Oven Roasting pan

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper
    1 tablespoon dried mint
    Salt and pepper to taste
    1 lemon, halved

Cooking Time:

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Cooking Steps:

Prep Chicken: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, then season inside and out with Aleppo pepper, dried mint, salt, and pepper.

Roast Chicken: Place the lemon halves inside the chicken cavity. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh.

Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted vegetables or a simple salad.