Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsIl Buco Alimentari & VineriaRoasted Green Circle Chicken Recipe

Roasted Green Circle Chicken Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Carrot piri piri, garlic labneh, charged gem lettuce.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Carrot Piri Piri

Charged Gem Lettuce

Method

Roasting the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse the whole chicken inside and out, then pat it dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Chicken

    Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme. Squeeze the juice of a lemon over the chicken and place the lemon halves inside the cavity.

  3. 3

    Roast the Chicken

    Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Making Carrot Piri Piri

  1. 4

    Prepare the Carrots

    Peel and cut the carrots into sticks. Place them in a bowl.

  2. 5

    Make the Piri Piri Sauce

    In a blender, combine the carrot sticks, garlic cloves, piri piri sauce, honey, salt, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.

  3. 6

    Cook the Carrots

    Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.

Preparing Garlic Labneh

  1. 7

    Make the Labneh

    In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic cloves and salt. Stir until well combined.

  2. 8

    Drizzle with Olive Oil

    Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Stir to combine.

Preparing Charged Gem Lettuce

  1. 9

    Prepare the Lettuce

    Wash the gem lettuce heads and dry them thoroughly.

  2. 10

    Dress the Lettuce

    Drizzle the lettuce with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss gently.

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