Tea Jenny’s Wonderful Roast Chicken

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Tea Jenny's Wonderful Roast Chicken Recipe for dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour 15 min

Ready In

1 hour 35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 -3 lbs whole roasting chickens , well washed and drained
1 quart water
1/2 cup darjeeling tea leaves or 1/2 cup english breakfast tea leaves
2 inches gingerroot , peeled and sliced
6 cloves garlic , peeled and crushed
8 fluid ounces vegetable stock or 8 fluid ounces chicken stock
olive oil , to coat roasting pan and to brush on chicken before roasting
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon turbinado sugar , to taste ( raw sugar )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
381
Sugar
2g
Fat
27g
Tea Jenny's Wonderful Roast Chicken is a unique twist on the traditional roast chicken. The use of tea leaves and ginger root adds a depth of flavor that is sure to impress your dinner guests. With a crispy golden skin and juicy meat, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that can be served with a variety of side dishes. It is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations with some variations in seasonings and method. You can create your own version by experimenting with the tea and spices used.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.In a large pot, bring water to a boil; add tea leaves, ginger root, garlic and stock. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
3.Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes, then strain mixture into a bowl.
4.Brush chicken with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place in roasting pan.
5.Pour strained tea mixture over chicken and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
6.Roast chicken in oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) when inserted in the thickest part of the bird.
7.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Tea Jenny’s Wonderful Roast Chicken is juicy and flavorful, with a unique twist from the tea and ginger root mixture.

This recipe is easy to follow and creates a show-stopping presentation for your dinner party.

CONS

Roasting a whole chicken can be time-consuming and requires attention to ensure that the bird is cooked through.

This recipe may not be suitable for those with dietary restrictions against tea or ginger root.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe can offer health benefits from the protein and nutrients in chicken.
Drinking tea has been linked to reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Preliminary studies on ginger have shown that it may assist in reducing inflammation and combating nausea.

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