Garam Masala Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

This has out of this world flavor!!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup peanut oil (we used olive oil)
  
• 4 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, sliced
• 8 medium garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 (4 to 5 pound) whole chicken
• 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, halved
• 1 pound butternut squash, large dice
• 1 medium red onion, large dice
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain whole milk yogurt

Directions

In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup oil, garam masala, ginger, garlic, and 1 tablespoon salt. Place chicken in a large baking dish or plastic bag, loosen the skin from the breast and legs of the chicken and, using your hands, spread a good part of the mixture underneath. Rub the remaining mixture inside the chicken cavity and over the skin. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Loosely cover, refrigerate, and let marinate 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.

Arrange the rack in the center of the oven and heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Remove chicken from marinade, let any excess drip off, and reserve marinade. Let chicken sit at room temperature while oven warms up, about 30 minutes.

When the oven is heated, place potatoes, squash, and onions in bottom of a roasting pan, drizzle with any remaining marinade, remaining 1/4 cup oil, remaining 1 tablespoon salt, and season well freshly ground black pepper. Toss to coat. Place chicken, breast side up, on top of vegetables and roast until skin becomes brown and vegetables are starting to get tender, about 1 hour. Brush yogurt on chicken and continue roasting until chicken is well browned, juices run clear when inner thigh is pierced with a knife, legs move easily in the joint, and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the thigh registers160 to 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about another 40 to 50 minutes. Let chicken rest at least 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

SOURCE: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ask-aida/garam-masala-chicken-with-roasted-vegetables-recipe/index.html

David's Masala spice (approximate measurements)

4 tbsp curry powder

1 tbsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

1 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp oriental 5 spice mix

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp cloves

1/2 tsp orange peel

Garam Masala Spice

250gms.Coriander Seeds(Dhaney/Sookha Dhaniya)
100gms.Dry Red Chillies(Kashmiri/Bedgi/Resham Patti)
100gms.Dry Coconut shredded
50gms.Fennel Seeds(Badishep/Saunf/Suva)
50gms.Cumin Seeds(Jeera)
50gms.Cinnamon Bark(Dalchini/Taj)
1whole Nutmeg grated
25gms.Asafoetida Chunks(Hing Khada/Sabut Hing)
25gms.Black Pepper Corns(Kali Miri/Kali Mirch)
20gms.Cloves(Lavang/Laung)
20gms.Carraway Seeds(Shahijeera/Kalajeera)
20gms.Bay Leaves(Tamal Patra/Tej Patta)
20gms.Green Cardamom(Hirvi Velchi/Hari Ilaichi)
20gms.Lichen(Dagadphool/Patharphool)
20gms.Cassia Buds(Nagkesar/Cobra's Saffron)
20gms.White Poppy Seeds(Khuskhus/Posto)
20gms.Star Anise(Badayan/Badal Phool)
20gms.Mace(Jaipatri/Javitri)
20gms.Turmeric Root(Halkund/Haldi Gaanth)

• Servings Per Recipe: 75
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 41.2

• Total Fat: 1.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 6.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 7.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
• Protein: 1.6 g

SOURCE: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=833994