Do you remember my Colombian-style roasted chicken legs ? If not, don’t worry, here’s the recipe. Well, here is another variation of roasted chicken that we have in Colombia and this time I used a whole chicken. The skin was crispy and flavourful. It is a beautiful roasted chicken, don’t you think? Although I am sure my vegetarian husband wouldn’t agree with me 
The aromas of chicken, beer, onion and spices together were fantastic and the house smelled delicious! Remember, it is important to let the chicken marinate overnight for better flavor.
I hope you enjoy it!
Ingredients
1 whole chicken (about 5 pounds)
3 scallions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup cilantro
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
Salt and pepper
1 cup beer
Directions
1. In a food processor, place the scallions, garlic, cilantro, thyme, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Process to a paste.
2. Place the chicken in a large plastic bowl, brush with the vegetable oil and add the marinade evenly.
3. Tie the chicken legs with kitchen string and refrigerate the chicken overnight.
The next day when you are ready to roast the chicken:
4. Preheat the oven to 425F.
5. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and add the beer. Roast the chicken for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the skin is crispy and the chicken juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh.
6. Remove the chicken from the roasting pan and place on a plate. Cover with aluminium foil and let it rest for about 15 minutes. Serve with your favorite potatoes.
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That chicken looks gorgeous! I love all the flavorings, like the cilantro and the scallions. I’ve never made a roast chicken with those flavors, but it sounds terrific!
Yummy! I am imagining the potatoes soaking up all the juices from the chicken.
OMG!!! That looks terrific and yummy dear!!!! would love to grab that chicken now and wanna gobble up now…
Your roast chicken sounds so flavorful with the spices and the beer, yum!
I love those flavors, that chicken looks just divine!
Thank you guys!
I still haven’t cooked with beer. This looks so warm and appetizing.
I will definitely be trying this. I have a couple chickens in the freezer and want to use them but not make the same boring roast chicken and your recipe sounds really great with lots of flavor.
That chicken looks amazing!
There is nothing better than a roasted chicken…so comforting!
I was searching your web last Wednesday for a whole-chicken-recipe. next time I know I can find one
MS
The Netherlands
Thank you everyone for the comments!
That’s a perfectly baked chicken and love all the flavours in it.
Wow this chicken looks awsome, this is my next weekend dinner!
I’m such a wino, I forget to cook with beer. I know it adds good flavor, especially with chicken. Yours looks delicious.
ooh, look at that char! excellently roasted, and the spices used are some of my favorites!
They say that you should never go shopping on an empty stomach, but they should say, never look at foodie blogs on an empty stomach. This chicken looks amazing, tender and juicy! Love the addition of the beer, alcohol just seems to marry so well with meat. And the spices, yum! Ok now, my empty stomach is really killing me lol
Thank you all for taking the time to read my post!
It looks fantastic! I am bookmarking this one. I love roasted chicken and I love all these flavors! Wahoo! a new chicken idea!
YUM! This looks absolutely perfect!
That chicken looks perfectly roasted.
This just the kind of roasting chicken that you open your windows while cooking to fill the air outside with the savory flavors. This is a wonderful recipe for roasting chicken,
Thank you guys for the wonderful comments!
Love that roasted chicken! It looks beautifully cooked and the flavors sound great!
I just found a book for colombian recipes that my mother-in-law gave me, and I realized I haven’t been over here in a while! And perfect timing too – this chicken looks incredible, and Alejandro has been asking (no, begging), for roasted chicken.
Hi, Erica,
Who takes your pictures? Are you the photographer and food stylist as well?
I still owe you the “Pastel de Yuca” recipe I offered awhile ago.
Saludos!
Hi Pilar, Yes, I do everything: I am the photographer, writer and food stylish! I clean my kitchen,too
I love the flavor profile for this roasted chicken. I use beer in my mop for my smoked chicken and it works very well but haven’t tried it roasting. I’m tempted to try your recipe but smoke it low and slow instead of roasting it, just to see what it tastes like. I can’t see why it wouldn’t work. Great recipe, Erica.
My hubby would go crazy for this roast chicken! I love all the fresh herbs and spices in it!
That is a gorgeous chicken! I can only imagine how hungry I’d be while it was roasting!
one of the things I love about roasted chicken (besides the lack of attention that is required during cooking) is the leftovers!!
Hello! from Munich. I really like your blog
Looks great! It’s been a while since I made a roasted chicken. I’m thinking I need to fix that.
I love cumin in anything….ice cream included. Therefore, this is a winner for me!
Love all the spices here. Thanks for linking the recipes May have to do a side by side taste test just for fun!
Thank you, thank you and thank you for all your support!
Thank you Erica, love your recipes, they’re so easy to follow, made the chicken today. Turned out really good, so juicy.