Ingredients

1 DukesHill Half Roast Chicken with lemon, thyme & roasted garlic. 
For the Baba Ghanoush:
2 large aubergines 
3 cloves garlic, crushed 
A generous pinch of flaked salt 
Juice of a lemon 
2 tbsp tahini 
2 tbsp olive oil, extra to drizzle
For the herby couscous:
250g couscous 
Boiling water or stock, according to packet instructions 
Salt to taste 
2 tbs of freshly chopped herbs 
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ROAST CHICKEN WITH LEMON THYME & ROASTED GARLIC WITH HERBY COUSCOUS AND BABA GHANOUSH

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Savour the tender perfection of Roast Chicken infused with zesty Lemon and aromatic Thyme, accompanied by delectable Roasted Garlic, a side of flavourful Herby Couscous, and a creamy Baba Ghanoush.
Category Dinner
Serving 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Directions

  1. Step 1 Preheat oven to 180°c fan. 

  1. Step 2 Remove the chicken from all packaging and put the contents of the bag, including any liquid, into a baking tray lined with foil.

  1. Step 3 Cook for 25 minutes, or until golden. Baste with the juices in the tray from time to time.

TO MAKE THE BABA GHANOUSH:

  1. Step 5 Prick the aubergines to stop them from bursting, then grill all over for about twenty minutes until well charred all over; I use a gas barbecue for this. Remove from heat and allow to cool somewhat. 

  1. Step 6 Meanwhile, mix the garlic, salt, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl. Once the aubergines are cool enough, scoop out the flesh and mix it thoroughly with the other ingredients. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top. 

TO MAKE THE HERBY COUSCOUS:

  1. Step 8 Prepare the couscous according to the type you are using; we’ve used pearl couscous to give more texture from the larger grains. For added flavour, use chicken on vegetable stock instead of water, and add a pinch of salt. 

  1. Step 9 Chop a selection of soft green herbs (we’ve used flat leaf parsley, chervil and tarragon) and stir them through the cooked couscous, with a dash of olive oil. 

  1. Step 10 Serve the chicken on a bed of couscous, accompanied with Baba Ghanoush and some flatbreads.