Oven Baked Gluten Free Whole Red Curry Chicken with Spicy Rice

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Oven Baked Gluten Free Whole Red Curry Chicken with Spicy Rice is a show stopping, all-in-one meal that brings bold flavors and vibrant colors to your table. Combining the warmth of aromatic red curry with the heartiness of a whole roasted chicken and the comforting spice of coconut-infused rice, this dish is perfect for gatherings or an elevated weeknight dinner. .

The chicken roasts to golden perfection, while the rice absorbs the flavorful juices, creating a deeply satisfying harmony of textures and tastes—all in an oven dish. Simple to prepare yet impressively delicious, it’s a feast for both the eyes and the palate

Why I Love This Recipe

I love this recipe because it looks like you have been cooking for hours, but this dish can be on the table within the hour, mid week for the family. Possibly no leftovers!

Ingredients

WHOLE FREE RANGE CHICKEN: Yes, a whole chicken!
COCONUT CREAM: Buy from your supermarket in the Asian section or from your local Asian Grocer. Important to choose cream, not coconut milk
RED CURRY PASTE: Gluten free and minimal sugar if possible. You will find spread the paste with your hands on the chicken quite therapeutic!
CHICKEN STOCK : Gluten Free from the shops in a powder form with no nasty preservatives
TAMARI: Gluten Free Soy Sauce available in supermarkets and health stores
ABORIO RICE: This rice creates a creamy texture to the dish
VEGETABLES: You can add what you have in the fridge – capsicum, carrots and/or zucchini
ONION: Don’t you love that smell of onion and garlic cooking from the creation of he dish
TO SERVE: Chilli Sauce, Lemon and Fresh Coriander

Instructions

Let’s get cooking! Preheat oven 180c. Place the whole chicken on a plate and smother with the red curry paste until completely covered
In a large baking tray, add the garlic, onion and a dash of olive oil. Quickly pan fry to release the flavours for approx 2 mins. Remove and add the rice along with veggies.
Pour the coconut cream and stock over the rice (it will look like a lot of liquid, however, it will all be absorbed quickly in the oven. Drizzle the tamari and then place the chicken on top of the rice mixture in the baking tray
Cook for approximately 1 hour. You may need to add more water to the rice if not cooked. Check the chicken by slicing near the drumstick to confirm its completely cooked. Then remove from the oven
Place the chicken on a platter to separate for easy serving. Add chilli sauce, squeeze of lemon and fresh coriander to the rice. If the rice needs a little more time to cook, place in back in the oven with another cup of water for 10 minutes.

Tips And Tricks

Can I make cook this dish in advance?

This one is best cooked as required. Its a show stopper and you want all the glory!

Can I freeze the rice if there are leftovers?

Yes you can. Delicious served with a fried egg as another option!

Can I add change this recipe to chicken drumsticks or breast?

Of course you can, however, the whole chicken looks impressive and all the delicious juices combine in the rice whilst cooking.

Looking for more delicious Chicken Dinner Winners? Try my Gluten-Free Dukkah Chicken! So easy and SO good!