Simple Goan Roast Chicken
This is the most simple version of Chicken Roast that's done in Goa other than the simple green Goan masala version. Basically, this is marinated with basic ingredients and then roasted in an aluminum vessel, rotating occasionally over low to medium flame, that's how it was done as there were no ovens in the past in Goan homes. I have roasted the chicken in the oven.
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Chicken (with skin, about 2 kgs)
- 3 tbsp Salt
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 1/2 inch Ginger Piece
- 1 tsp Grated zest of a lemon
- 2 tbsp Pepper
- 1 Lemon (juice)
- Oil
Instructions
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1 Clean and wash the chicken and remove all the internals.
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2 Tie legs of the chicken with help of chicken skin itself or a twine.
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3 Crush the ginger, garlic, salt and lemon zest together.
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4 Put the chicken in a dish or a ziplock bag with the above crushed ingredients.
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5 Pour water into the bag or vessel so that the chicken is soaked completely. (This is done to tenderize the chicken ). Keep this refrigerated for 2 hours.
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6 After 2 hours, drain all the water off the chicken. If you want a crispy skin for your roast chicken, then keep the chicken refrigerated, open over a rack so that all the moisture goes out. (for at least 4 hours or overnight). The skin of the chicken now becomes translucent. Pat dry the chicken inside and outside to remove as much moisture as possible.
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7 Preheat oven at 400 deg F (200 deg C) . Brush chicken skin with, oil, pepper and lemon juice all over.
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8 Bake for about 90-120 minutes. (Bake veggies along with chicken, optional)
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9 Roast chicken is now ready!
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10 Slice the chicken.
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11 Serve ! Enjoy!!! Happy New Year... (See recipe notes below).
Recipe Notes
- I added some oregano while crushing the garlic and ginger.
- You can also add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder if you want the yellow color for your chicken.
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| Recipe Name | : | Simple Goan Roast Chicken |
| Author | : | Xanti Pinto |
| Recipe Link | : | https://xantilicious.com/recipe/goan-roast-chicken/ |
| Passive Time | : | 3 Hours |
| Prep Time | : | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | : | 90 minutes |
| Serving | : | 6 People |
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Chicken (with skin, about 2 kgs)
- 3 tbsp Salt
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 1/2 inch Ginger Piece
- 1 tsp Grated zest of a lemon
- 2 tbsp Pepper
- 1 Lemon (juice)
- Oil
Instructions
| 1 | Clean and wash the chicken and remove all the internals. | |
| 2 | Tie legs of the chicken with help of chicken skin itself or a twine. | |
| 3 | Crush the ginger, garlic, salt and lemon zest together. | |
| 4 | Put the chicken in a dish or a ziplock bag with the above crushed ingredients. | |
| 5 | Pour water into the bag or vessel so that the chicken is soaked completely. (This is done to tenderize the chicken ). Keep this refrigerated for 2 hours. | |
| 6 | After 2 hours, drain all the water off the chicken. If you want a crispy skin for your roast chicken, then keep the chicken refrigerated, open over a rack so that all the moisture goes out. (for at least 4 hours or overnight). The skin of the chicken now becomes translucent. Pat dry the chicken inside and outside to remove as much moisture as possible. | |
| 7 | Preheat oven at 400 deg F (200 deg C) . Brush chicken skin with, oil, pepper and lemon juice all over. | |
| 8 | Bake for about 90-120 minutes. (Bake veggies along with chicken, optional) | |
| 9 | Roast chicken is now ready! | |
| 10 | Slice the chicken. | |
| 11 | Serve ! Enjoy!!! Happy New Year... (See recipe notes below). | |
Looks very delicious. Please send this at my E-mail. [email protected]
Hi Menezes, all the recipes are available on the site and there is a print option if you need a copy of the same.
Lovely Xanti. Can I remove the skin n roast it?
Hi Jacqueline
I wud advise you to keep the skin on and roast it , as the skin will help you keep the meat moist and succulent .
God bless you girl for sharing such wonderful recipes . U will be remembered in many homes this year for the smiles and joy wen people make and eat your sweets etc..Merry XMas to you and your family.
Thanks soo much for your kind and lovely words:) means alot to me for all the love and appreciation that I receive 🙂 Keeps me motivated and going :)Thanks once again ! Merry Christmas !
Can tell how to roast it in a vessel
Hi Theresa
I have not tried in a vessel, but yes, you can do it in an aluminum handi (vessel). On medium low flame , place chicken in a greased (oil)vessel. Keep rotating chicken at different sides till gets cooked.
Hi Xanti, Wishing you a very Happy New Year. I tried this out with stuffing inside both for Christmas and the New Year, The chicken was juicy and tender. My hubby and kids loved it. Thanks for the recipe.
Hi Sher
Thanks for trying the recipe and sharing your lovely feedback with me 🙂 Happy to know that your family loved the same 🙂 Thank you 🙂
Hmmm. Didn’t turn out well in the vessel. It gets stuck to the vessel. How do you get the golden color for the chicken?
Hi Theresa
Mine is baked in oven , not cooked in the vessel . Full step by step recipe is mentioned . You can turn on the top heat (broil option ) to get a nice color on top if you don’t get it after the full baking time 🙂
Hi Xanti. Do u put it in the oven for 90 mins at a stretch ? Do u cover the chicken with aluminum foil ?
Hi andrea
No foil…as its slow baking
How to keep the chicken to drain off the excess water for 4 hours in the fridge or outside and hv we to apply the garlic salt and lemon jest to the chicken
Hi lily
Check step 4 … it’s mentioned (refrigerated ) 😊
That sounds like a super recipe and want to try it out. But I have a query. If I don’t have a ziplock bag can I soak the chicken in a glass bowl and seal it with cling film?
Yes reerika
You can use a dish too making sure that the chicken is fully immersed in it
Tried the roast chicken recipe today.I wish I could send you a picture.
Looked just like yours
After applying ginger garlic paste if you immersed in water all the paste will go. Shanti please clarify.
Hi Xanti can I use lamb instead of chicken.. will it come out good..
Hi Bianca
It should turn out well but make sure not to over cook lamb. I feel it will turn out a lil dry , not really sure on this
Hi Xanti. In point 4 &5 u hv mentioned to pour water into the bag with chicken & then after 2 hrs drain the water. Then the crushed ingredients will also be drained out. Is that ok
Yes Virginia
That’s fine
It should go out
Hi shanti I finally made this recipe today along with your Goan pao recipe… Thank you… I always follow it and now my husband also follows you as he’s stuck in Singapore and has to cook for himself. Thank u god bless
Thanks for sharing your feedback..: hope your husband will be able to travel back soon
Xanti I feel I did something really good to come across your website. I’ve hardly tried my hand at cooking but my food got all praises today. Thanks to you. I’ve been trying to find a good recipe for roast chicken and finally found one. The next time I’ll marinate it overnight since it takes time to cook. Loved it
Thanks recinda for your feedback 😊
Perfect roast chicken with simple instructions … comes out the same each time. Hit with kids !
Thanks kezia for sharing your feedback 😊
Hi xanti,
The chicken recipe looks good. In step 6 Can we keep it overnight in the freezer compartment or fridge? Can we stuff the chicken the next day n then roast it?
Hi, I tried the roast . It was superb. Thanks