Created by Spinneys
Prep time 15 minutes
Chilling Time Overnight
Cook time 75 minutes
Serves 4
Cuisine Mediterranean
Special Occasion Easter
Diet Family Friendly
Preparation Moderate

Cooking Instructions

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1

Season the chicken generously with salt and leave uncovered in the refrigerator overnight.

2

Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4.

3

Heat the olive oil and butter in a deep roasting pan and brown the chicken on all sides. Remove the chicken and discard most of the fat, leaving the browned bits in the pan.

4

Add the milk, garlic, thyme, citrus peels, honey and chilli flakes. Return the chicken to the pan breast-side down.

5

Roast for 1 hour, then turn the chicken breast-side up and cook for another 15 minutes until golden.

6

Serve immediately.