BBQ Slow-Roasted Chicken Recipe
This flavorful recipe features a whole chicken slow-roasted with smoky BBQ flavors and tender vegetables, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 kg whole chicken
- 700 ml BBQ sauce, homemade or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 kg roasting vegetables of choice (potatoes, carrots, brussels sprouts, etc.) (See post for more ideas)
- 690 g Passata, or canned tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 105 g stevia, brown sugar substitute, or sugar/sweetener of choice
- 2 1/4 teaspoons allspice
- 2 teaspoons sumac (or 118ml (1/2 cup) apple cider/white vinegar)
- 0.5-1 teaspoon hot (sweet, or smoky paprika, adjust to your taste)
- 0.75 teaspoon cumin
- 0.75 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2-3 teaspoons salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with spices, salt, and liquid smoke.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and coat with BBQ sauce.
- Roast in the oven at 150°C (300°F) for about 3 hours, basting occasionally.
- Add vegetables around the chicken and continue roasting until tender.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) for safety.