When it comes to dinner, you want it to be quick and packed with all the best ingredients. Make this perfect roast chicken to serve with fresh veggies for an easy and delicious weeknight meal.

MAKES 1 // COOKING TIME 1 hour 20 min

INGREDIENTS
1.8 kg chicken
¼ cup olive oil
3 tbsp mustard
1 tsp salt

METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Rub the chicken with olive oil, mustard and salt.
3. Place the chicken on an oiled baking tray and bake for 1 hour, until chicken skin is crisp.

Recipe & styling: Chiara Turilli
Photography: Samantha Pinto // HMimages.co.za

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We aren’t kidding with this roast chicken – it really is the perfect dish! Added with some sweetness and potatoes or veggies on the side, and you have a wonderful homemade meal.

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 1 hour

INGREDIENTS
¼ cup olive oil
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper
1.8 kg chicken
200 g red grapes

METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 200°C and grease a baking tray.
2. Mix the oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Rub chicken with this mixture, then place on the tray and roast for 30 minutes.
3. Reduce oven temperature to 180°C and add the grapes. Roast for 30 minutes, until the chicken skin is crispy and the grapes are soft and bursting.

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