30+ Traditional Irish Food Recipes for St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is a time to celebrate Irish culture and cuisine. From traditional...
"Irish roast chicken is a classic dish made with a whole chicken and traditional Irish spices. It is then roasted in the oven until the skin is golden and crisp and the interior is juicy and tender."
Preheat the oven to 425 degree Fahrenheit.
Make a bed of vegetables by putting the carrots and onions in the middle of a roasting tray.
Slice one of the garlic heads in half horizontally, and leave the unpeeled cloves of the other head of garlic loose:; add to roasting tray.
Season chicken all over.
Place the chicken breast-side down on top of the vegetables
Then stuff the lemon halves into the chicken.
Pour the wine over it and then season generously with thyme, salt and pepper.
Roast for about 45 minutes.
Take the roasting tin out of the oven, flip the bird over and squeeze some honey on top.
Season again and cook for another 15-20 minutes. At this stage, take it out and leave for a few minutes.
Give the legs a wiggle: they should move about freely.