Pre-heat the oven to fan-assisted 190C / 210C / 425F / gas 7.
Mix the orange juice, olive oil, garlic, nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves and salt together.
Place the chicken in a roasting try and smear the marinade both outside and inside the chicken.
Roast in the hot oven for 20 mins.
Then reduce the temperature to fan-assisted 160C / 180C / 350F / gas 4, baste the chicken and roast for a further 35-40 mins or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 74C (165 F) on a thermometer and the juice run clear.
Switch off the oven leaving the door open and let the chicken rest for 15-20 mins before carving.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 593 kcal
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Protein: 46 g
Fat: 43 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Cholesterol: 187 mg
Sodium: 175 mg
Sugar: 1 g
Reviews
Lucy @ Supergoldenbakes on 2017-11-16 (5 stars): Your aunt sounds like a very special person so I hope she enjoys this glorious bird. I'm forever using my Thermapen - it's such a handy kitchen gadget.
Edyta at Innocent Delight on 2017-11-16 (5 stars): Oh gosh... I always look for a new way to roast my chicken. This one looks like a million dollars! I love this idea. I would never thought about using oranges and nutmeg together but just brilliant. I'm making it!
Kristen on 2017-11-16 (5 stars): This looks awesome!!!
Julia on 2017-11-16 (5 stars): I don't know why I never cook a whole chicken. Your recipe sounds so delicious, especially with nutmeg and oranges. I can imagine the aroma in your kitchen must have been unreal :)
