Poulet Rôti à l'Algérienne (Algerian Roasted Chicken)

Juicy, aromatic chicken roasted in a marinade of olive oil, mustard, and spices. A classic Algerian dish with a subtle kick of cayenne and the deep flavor of balsamic vinegar.

Ingredients

• 1 pcs Whole chicken
• 5 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 cup Water
• 1 pcs Onion
• 3 clove Garlic
• 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
• to taste Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 175 °C.
2. In a roasting pan, combine water, diced onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, minced garlic, black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Place the chicken in the marinade and coat thoroughly on all sides.
3. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour 30 minutes until cooked through — the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh (next to the bone) should reach 74 °C.