Aleppo-Pepper-and-Mint-Roasted Chicken
Aleppo-Pepper-and-Mint-Roasted Chicken might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 1177 calories, 87g of protein, and 84g of fat. This recipe serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and דל פחמימות, diet. Head to the store and pick up scallions, chicken, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours.
Instructions
In a medium bowl, toss the onions, olive oil and the 2 teaspoons of mint. Season with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, mash the butter with the garlic, scallions, Aleppo pepper, lemon zest and the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of mint; season with salt. Rub the seasoned butter evenly under the skin of the chicken. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and set the chicken in a medium roasting pan.
Season the chicken with salt and black pepper and roast for 20 minutes.
Add the onions to the pan, reduce the oven to 375 and roast for 20 minutes longer. Squeeze the lemon wedges over the chicken and add to the pan. Roast for 35 minutes longer, basting, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 16
Transfer the chicken to a surface.
Return the pan with the onions and lemon to the oven; roast for 10 minutes.
Remove the string and carve the chicken.
Serve with the onions, lemon wedges and pan juices.