How to Make Balsamic Roast Chicken

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Marinating a traditional roast chicken in balsamic vinegar adds a new twist to classic dish and just oozes style.

ingredients

1 medium whole British chicken
1 tbsp fresh rosemary 
1 large clove of garlic, peeled
pinch of sea salt
Black pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
8 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

method

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• Finely chop the rosemary and pound with the garlic and salt.


• Place the chicken in a roasting tin and rub the oil all over chicken. Then rub in the rosemary mixture and sprinkle with pepper. If time allows cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.


• Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F / gas mark 7. 4) Cook the chicken for 10 minutes, then turn the oven down to 190°C / 375°F / gas mark 5 and roast for 20 minutes per 500g plus 10-20 minutes extra.


• 30 minutes from end of cooking time, remove the chicken from the oven and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar. Return to the oven and allow the skin to crisp.


• Serve garnished with rosemary sprigs alongside a selection of vegetables.