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33 ways to roast chicken

The humble roast chook is both versatile and delicious.
How To Roast Chicken
How To Roast Chicken
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The humble roast chicken makes for some of the heartiest and most memorable meals. But thereโ€™s an art to roasting a chicken to perfection, from knowing how long to roast a chicken to get that golden crispy skin and the balance of seasoning just right. Whether youโ€™re looking for classic whole roast chicken recipes or to wow guests with a punchy roast chilli chicken at a dinner party, these roast chicken recipes are sure to impress.

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Now, you just need to decide which side dishes to pair with your roast chicken.

Zaโ€™atar roast chicken with pilaf, pomegranate and nuts
Zaโ€™atar roast chicken with pilaf, pomegranate and nuts (Credits: Ben Dearnley)

Zaโ€™atar roast chicken with pilaf, pomegranate and nuts

This fragrant chicken dish is made to serve in the centre of the table for guests to help themselves. Weโ€™ve made the zaโ€™atar fresh for a more intense thyme flavour.
Yoghurt roast chicken
Yoghurt roast chicken (Credits: William Meppem)

Yoghurt roast chicken

The yoghurt helps slowly tenderise the chook, producing super-moist, pull-apart chicken flesh with a caramelised skin. Youโ€™ll never look back.
Turmeric chicken with lemon pickle and almonds
Turmeric chicken with lemon pickle and almonds (Credits: Ben Dearnley)

Turmeric chicken with lemon pickle and almonds

When you donโ€™t want to roast a whole chicken, Marylands are a great option; their high fat content makes them great for roasting. Start this recipe two weeks ahead to pickle the lemons.

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