Portuguese Chicken Madeira

A roasted chicken marinated in a black peppercorn, garlic and madeira wine paste. Prep time is marinating time. Found online for zaar world tour 5.

Rinse chicken inside and out.

Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.

Place chicken on a roasting pan , tempered glass or ceramic.

In a food processor or with a mortar and pestle , grind the garlic cloves and the peppercorns , making a paste.

Place in a small bowl and incorporate the madeira.

Marinate , covered , in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Bring to room temperature before baking.

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Pour the olive oil over the chicken.

Place chicken in oven and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes , or until juices run clear.

Let rest 15-20 minutes before carving.

roasting chicken, garlic cloves, whole black peppercorns, madeira wine, olive oil, salt