Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
3 unit

whole chicken

0.5 cup

olive oil

1 cup

red wine

1 tsp

salt

1 unit

leek

chopped

0.25 cup

fresh dill weed

chopped

0.33 cup

saturei (dried rose petals)

2 tbsp

ground coriander seed

ground

0.5 tsp

ground black pepper

ground

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 pinch

salt

to taste

0.5 cup

syrup from canned figs

Step 1
~6 min

Mix 1/2 cup olive oil, red wine mixed with salt, chopped leek, dill, rose petals, coriander, and black pepper in a bowl to create the seasoning mixture.

Step 2
~6 min

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 3
~6 min

Fry the whole chicken in the pan until golden brown.

Step 4
~6 min

Add about half of the seasoning mixture to the pan with the chicken.

Step 5
~6 min

Continue to fry until the chicken just starts to change color.

Step 6
~6 min

Place the chicken in a baking dish large enough to hold it and the seasoning mixture.

Step 7
~6 min

Pour the remaining seasoning mixture over the chicken.

Step 8
~6 min

Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken for about a minute.

Step 9
~6 min

Bake in a preheated oven at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 1 hour, occasionally basting with the seasoning mixture.

Key Technique: Basting
Step 10
~6 min

Remove the chicken from the oven when it looks almost burnt.

Step 11
~6 min

Moisten a plate with fig syrup.

Step 12
~6 min

Place the cooked chicken on the fig syrup-moistened plate.

Step 13
~6 min

Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Basting the chicken regularly during baking will keep it moist.

Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your taste.

Serve with roasted vegetables or rice.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Seasoning mixture can be prepared in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with roasted root vegetables.

Serve with a side of crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted vegetables
Crusty bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Ancient Rome

Cultural Significance

Represents ancient Roman cuisine and use of herbs.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Popularity Score

65/100

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