Roast Chicken with Brussel Sprouts, Leeks and Garlic by Foodland Recipe Kitchen

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 75 mins
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 x 2kg fresh whole chicken
• 1 kg Brussels sprouts, trimmed
• 2 leeks, washed and cut into 4cm pieces
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp butter
• Olive oil
• Sea salt and cracked pepper
• Juice of 1 small lemon plus wedges to serve

Equipment

• Large roasting dish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Rub the chicken with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Place the chicken in a large roasting dish allowing enough space for the addition of vegetables. Roast for 30 minutes, then add Brussels sprouts, leek, garlic and cumin seeds sprinkled on top.
4. Continue roasting for another 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
5. Rest the chicken for 15 minutes.
6. In the meantime, toss sprouts, leek and garlic in the butter and squeeze lemon juice over the vegetables.
7. Carve chicken and serve with vegetables and extra lemon wedges.