Tandoori Whole Chicken

INGREDIENTS
* 3 pound whole chicken
* 1/2 inch pieces of fresh ginger root peeled/grated
* 4 cloves garlic peeled/grated
* 1/4 tsp. Of salt
* 1 cup of plain yogurt
* 2 Tbs. of vegetable oil
* 2 1/2 Tbs. Swad Tandoori masala
* Half of lime juice (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Make the marinade by mixing all of the marinade ingredients. Rub some of the marinade inside the chicken.
2. Make shallow incisions into the chicken breasts, legs and thighs and truss it.
3. Rub the remaining marinade all over the chicken ensuring that all of the incisions are covered in marinade. Allow to marinate for three to 48 hours.
4. When ready to cook, pre-heat your oven to it’s 450. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and place in the oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Your chicken is ready when the juices run clear when you prick the thigh with a knife.

Enjoy!