Roasting chicken is quick and simple. Without using a rotisserie, I normally roast the chicken sitting up so that the entire chicken is evenly roasted. I use the middle part of a chiffon cake pan to sit the chicken. Some recipes use a beer can half-filled with water (or beer?) to sit the chicken which works just as well.

I normally marinade the chicken with soya sauce and ginger extract. Sugar or maltose can be added to the seasoning to make the skin crispy when roasted.

As side dishes to go with the roast chicken, I have a video recipe for Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup https://youtu.be/dIznrA8FPvI and also Sautéed Balsamic Vinegar Vegetables within this video.

For a medium size whole chicken, roasting time is about 50 – 60 minutes, perfect for a weekend dinner with the family. The mashed sweet potatoes and sautéed vegetables can be prepared while roasting the chicken.