Roasted Curried Chicken with Couscous

A great blend of exciting and subtle flavors that are infused into the chicken during cooking, making every bite juicy and lively. As 'lively' as the flavor is, it is also great as a winter comfort food. I like to make the chicken just a bit on the spicy side, as when it is served with a side of mildly spiced couscous it mellows just enough. Makes the whole house smell delicious!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• Calories: 760 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 cups water
• 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ teaspoon rubbed sage
• ¼ teaspoon rubbed sage
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 4 ½ teaspoons onion powder
• 1 pinch ground ginger (Optional)
• 7 ½ teaspoons curry powder
• 1 (2 1/2 pound) whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry
• 2 ¼ cups dry couscous

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Stir together 2 tablespoons of smoked paprika, chili powder, 7 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, 4 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon sage, and ginger in a small bowl. Pour in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and vegetable oil; stir to form a paste.

Step 3

Rub a little of the paste on the inside cavity of the chicken, then massage the remaining paste all over the chicken, placing it under the skin where you can. Truss the chicken if desired, and place onto a roasting pan.

Step 4

Roast in preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 90 minutes. If using a meat thermometer, be sure the chicken has reached at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) in the thickest part of the thigh.

Step 5

While the chicken is roasting, bring 1 cup chicken broth, water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and butter to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir together the couscous 1 tablespoon curry powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1/2 teaspoon sage, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and the bay leaf in a large bowl. Stir the couscous into the boiling liquid, and cook for 3 minutes. Turn the heat off and cover. Keep the couscous warm until the chicken is ready.