Whole roast chicken recipe with sticky harissa glaze and caramelised sweet potato

Whole roast chicken recipe with sticky harissa glaze and caramelised sweet potato

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 200C fan-forced (220C conventional). Place the sweet potato on a baking tray lined with nonstick baking paper.

  • Step 2

    Combine the harissa, paprika, honey and oil in a small bowl. Brush half the mixture over the cut sides of the sweet potato. Set aside.

  • Step 3

    Add the orange rind, juice and garlic to the remaining harissa mixture and season well with salt and pepper.

  • Step 4

    Place the chicken on a chopping board, skin side up, and, using a small sharp knife, cut 6 slashes 1.5cm deep into the fleshiest parts of the chicken. Rub the harissa marinade all over.

  • Step 5

    Place the chicken, skin side up, on a separate lightly greased baking tray. Place the two trays in the oven. Roast the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes, turning halfway through, or until caramelised and tender.

  • Step 6

    Roast the chicken for 30 minutes, or until lightly charred and cooked through. Set aside to rest, loosely covered for 5 minutes.

  • Step 7

    Cut the chicken into pieces and serve with sweet potatoes and rocket.