By Devi Poojari
April 11, 2024
While roasting chicken on its own can be a delightfully versatile ingredient to have in your refrigerator for varied number of dishes, using a flavoursome marinade will not only boost the overall flavour of where the leftovers might be used, but also to double up as a delicious meal when paired with salad or mashed potatoes.
A fiery chilli pepper paste from the Middle East, harissa is one of the best shortcuts to use while marinating small portions of chicken to roast.
For a Korean twist to your roast chicken, add some of their famous chilli paste and enjoy with some ramen or rice on the side.
Use lemon juice, oregano, garlic and olive oil to ‘bathe’ your chicken before it cooks in the oven until golden-brown; eat with a delicious Greek salad loaded with feta cheese.
The vinegar-forward flavour of vindaloo paste is a great tenderiser for the meat, so that it stays juicy and moist while cooking.
Grind up a combination of fresh herbs like mint, coriander, basil and thyme with some olive oil and garlic to make a vibrant green marinade for your chicken.
The contrast between sweet honey and pungent ground mustard is a heady combination that tastes excellent in sandwiches.
A versatile spice blend to sprinkle generously over chicken, along with a generous spritz of lime or orange juice can instantly boost the flavour of your final dish.