Ingredients:
For the Tea-Infused Marinade:
2 tablespoons olive oil-30g
1 tablespoon honey -15g
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard-15g
1 tablespoon lemon juice-15g
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme-5g
1 teaspoon dried rosemary-5g
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste-5g
For the Chicken and Vegetables:
1 whole chicken (about 4-5 lbs), cleaned and patted dry
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
3-4 medium-sized tomatoes, quartered
1 large-sized onion, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil-30g
1 teaspoon dried herbs de Provence-5g
Salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
1. Prepare the Tea Marinade:
In a bowl, whisk together the black tea seasoning, olive oil, honey (if using), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
2. Marinate the Chicken:
Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag or a deep dish. Pour the black tea seasoning marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated. Massage the marinade into the chicken and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
3. Prepare the Vegetables:
In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, tomatoes, and onion wedges with olive oil, herbs de Provence, salt, and pepper.
4. Assemble the Dish:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade for basting) and place it on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. Arrange the seasoned potatoes, tomatoes, and onions around the chicken in the pan.
5. Roast the Chicken:
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) when measured at the thickest part of the thigh. Every 20-30 minutes, baste the chicken with the reserved marinade to keep it moist and enhance the tea flavor.
6. Finish and Serve:
When the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Serve the roast chicken with the roasted potatoes, tomatoes, and onions, spooning some of the pan juices over the top for added flavor.
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