Whole-baked Thai green curry chicken

We’re not overstating it when we say that this chicken recipe will change your life. A fuss-free, whole chicken baked in an easy Thai green curry sauce? Winner.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 70 g Woolworths Thai Green Curry Paste
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 500 ml carton Woolworths Organic Chicken Stock
  • 400 ml can coconut cream
  • 1 T salt
  • Brown rice, for serving
  • Lime juice, for serving
  • Sliced green chillies, to serve
  • Sliced red onion, to serve
  • Fresh coriander, to serve
  • Crispy onion sprinkle, to serve

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 170°C. Spatchcock the chicken by removing the backbone with sharp kitchen scissors.
  2. Mix the curry paste with the olive oil.
  3. Heat the green curry paste over low heat in a splash of oil, then mix in the stock and coconut cream. Place the chicken breast-side down in the pan and drizzle over some curry mixture.
  4. Season with salt and cover with the lid. Roast for 30-40 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven, then turn the chicken breast-side up. Return to the oven, uncovered, for a further 25–30 minutes. Serve with the brown rice and lime juice, garnish with red onions, green chillies, fresh coriander and crispy onion sprinkle.

(Serves 4)

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour 15 minutes

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