You know how sometimes you have an idea that is so simple but yet so brilliant, you think, “Why didn’t I think of this before?” Well, this Spicy Sriracha Mayo Roasted Chicken is one of those for me.
I am finally getting back into the kitchen (it feels great!) and since I am really short on time right now, I have been thinking about how to simplify our dinners without sacrificing taste.
Slathering a whole chicken with Sriracha Mayonnaise took me all of 5 minutes – including making my own homemade immersion blender mayo. I tossed it in the oven and while it was roasting, turned the pan a couple times. I then basted it once about half an hour before the cooking time was up.
Since the oven was already on, I threw in some baked potatoes and brussels sprouts.
Viola, dinner done. Mostly hands off and supremely delicious!
NOTES:
- It’s important to note that this is NOT spicy. If you want it to be spicy, you will need to really amp up the amount of Sriracha.
- Putting the mayo under the skin really helps impart the flavor into the meat of the chicken. You can skip this step but just know that while you will still have a really moist roasted chicken, the flavor will really only be prominent on the skin of the larger pieces (breasts, thighs).
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Sriracha Mayo Roasted Chicken
- 4.5 - 5 pounds whole chicken
- 1/2 cup homemade mayonnaise or high-quality store bought
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sriracha hot sauce your favorite brand
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In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup mayo with 1 1/2 tablespoons of Sriracha.
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Preheat oven to 425F. Line a
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Gently lift the skin from the breasts and thighs and rub 2 tablespoons of the Sriracha Mayo under the skin. Use a basting brush (or your hands) to evenly distribute another 2 tablespoons of the mayo all over the chicken. Set aside the other 4 tablespoons.
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Roast on center rack for 1 hour. Remove from oven, baste with remaining mayo and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes or until the juices run clear.
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Remove, allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes, carve, serve and Enjoy!
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I love this recipe. It is now my go to when I roast a chicken.
This is such a great one! It’s on my list to re-take the pictures soon 🙂
Can chicken parts ie breasts, thighs, drumsticks be used rather than roasting the whole chicken?
Yes! Just change the cooking time to reflect which parts you are using 🙂
Mayo… Love! Sriracha… Love! Sriracha Mayo Chicken… obsessed! I use slightly more sriracha than it lists because you can’t make it too hot for me, but it’s personal preference 🙂
My kind of girl – my personal preference is more Sriracha and the hotter the better but if I make it that way, my older son won’t eat it 😉
Love these sorts of recipes that you throw together and make something wonderful – and 3 ingredients. It sounds like a perfect recipe.
Me too Amanda – hope you are doing well!
My cooking skills on a scale from 1 to 10 are a -2. I made this chicken following the recipe exactly. I did everything it said. I roasted the chicken to the absolute minute. I WAS STUNNED WITH WHAT I GOT! DELICIOUS SPICY ROASTED CHICKEN! AND GET THIS! IT EVEN LOOKED LIKE THE PHOTO! THAT IS A FIRST FOR ME! THE CHICKEN IS FULL OF RICH SPICY FLAVOR, BUT IT IS NOT HOT. I WAS IMPRESSED WITH LIZ AND HER TALENT AND I WAS IMPRESSED WITH MY ABILITY TO READ THE DIRECTIONS!
How awesome Sherry Ann!!! Love it 🙂
This is sooooo clever.
Thanks Norma! 🙂
It must feel great to be back in the kitchen! And you’ve whipped up a terrific dish for us — never used mayo on a roast chicken before, but love the idea. And who can say no to Sriracha? 😉
The mayo keeps the chicken really moist John – you have to try it!
This is absolutely genius my friend!
Thanks Liz! It felt like one of those moments of brilliance 🙂
Thanks Liz! It felt like one of those moments of brilliance 🙂