Fiery Cayenne & Garlic Metabolic Roast Chicken

Featured Spices & Benefits

Cayenne & Garlic: Capsaicin and allicin stimulate thermogenesis, circulation, and immune defenses.

Ingredients

• 1 whole roasting chicken (~1.5 kg)
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper powder
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 whole head of garlic (top sliced off)
• 3 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Mix cayenne, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and melted butter into a paste.
2. Rub the spicy mixture all over the outside and under the skin of the chicken. Place the cut garlic head inside the cavity.
3. Roast in a baking dish for 50–60 minutes until juices run clear. Rest 10 minutes before carving.