Don't you love looking at the thanks giving spread in magazines and on TV? I would just drool looking at the amazing spread on the table. But having come from a totally different culture and religious background, I never had the chance to actually be a part of thanksgiving. So, this year we decided to make a thanksgiving meal at home that comprised of roast chicken(since I'm not a fan of the turkey), mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce. It turned out really good, and we did not "Indianize" any of the dishes, so I personally found it to be a bit bland for my palette. However, the chicken was a huge hit, but my personal favorite has to be the vegetables that roasted with it. Really tender and flavorful.
Recipe for the roast chicken:
2 to 3 pound bird
Roasting pan
Seasonings:
Oil - 2 tbsp
Black pepper - 2 tbsp
salt - to taste
Garlic powder: 1 tbsp
Paprika - 1 tbsp
Cumin powder: 1 tbsp
Coriander powder: 1 tbsp
Juice of 2 lemons
Vegetables for roasting:
Carrots,broccoli,onions,celery - cut into big chunks
Clean and wash the bird and pat dry.
Mix all the seasonings together and rub all over the chicken.
Lift the skin and rub the seasoning under it and also inside the cavity.
Place the chicken in the roasting pan and add the veggies to the side.
Preheat the oven to 400F and roast for about 45 to 60 mins, till brown and crisp outside.
Get the guys to carve at the table, which can actually be pretty challenging if you have no idea what to do.
Will post the recipes for the other side dishes soon.
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