Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
For the Sauce:
- 1 bell pepper - sliced thin
- 1 sweet onion - sliced thin
- 4 - 5 cloves garlic - chopped
- 2 vine ripe tomatoes - cubed
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley - chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbs. honey
For the Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken
For the Marinade:
- 1 tbs. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbs. honey
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. coriander
- 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
- Dash of paprika
- Fresh basil
Instructions
For the Squash:
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees F.
- Place the squash in a baking dish filled half way with a water bath.
- Bake the squash approximately 90 minutes.
- Carefully remove from the water bath and let cool before cutting in half.
- When the squash has cooled cut lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Using a fork pull the squash out and place in a bowl. Set aside while preparing the sauce.
For the Sauce:
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan with the olive oil.
- Place the sliced bell pepper and the onion in the pan. Allow the vegetables to soften and gently caramelize.
- Add the garlic, tomato, raisins, parsley, basil, seasonings and continue to sauté on a medium heat.
- Continue to sauté until the tomatoes are softened and the sauce is fragrant.
- When the sauce is fragrant and the veggies are softened, toss with the spaghetti squash.
- Combine the lemon juice and honey with a pinch of salt and pepper; stir and drizzle over the dish and toss.
For the Chicken:
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees F.
- Clean the chicken and pat dry.
- Place in a baking dish.
- Combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, ground coriander, dried oregano, turmeric and paprika in a small bowl and stir.
- Rub the chicken down with this marinade gently pushing a little under the skin as well.
- Push the whole basil leaves under the skin by gently lifting the skin and place two or three in the cavity of the chicken.
- Place a half cup of water in the baking pan and roast the chicken for 20 minutes per pound and until the juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish