Juicy Roast Chicken with Garlic Cheese Fries & Salad | Halal Chef

Ingredients:

For the roast chicken:

1 whole chicken, cleaned and patted dry

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 lemon, quartered

4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed

For the garlic cheese fries:

4 medium potatoes, cut into thin fries

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

For the salad:

4 cups mixed salad greens

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup cucumber, sliced

1/4 cup red onion, sliced

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup chopped parsley

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.

Rub the chicken with the spice mixture, making sure to coat it well. Place the lemon quarters and smashed garlic cloves inside the chicken cavity.

Place the chicken on a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).

While the chicken is roasting, prepare the garlic cheese fries. Toss the potato fries with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.

Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the fries and bake for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped parsley.

In a large bowl, mix together the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Serve the roast chicken with the garlic cheese fries and salad on the side. Enjoy your delicious meal!