Compound butter is a great way to get flavor into a roast chicken. Here's a North African-inspired version
Recipe information
Yield
Servings
Ingredients
1
/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1
/4 cup chopped fresh mint
3
tablespoons harissa paste
1
teaspoon kosher salt
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Preparation
ingredient info
Step 1
Harissa paste, a spicy North African red chile paste, is available at Middle Eastern markets and some specialty foods stores, and online.
Instructions
Step 2
Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
Step 3
DO AHEAD: Butter can be made 5 days ahead. Wrap tightly and chill, or freeze up to 1 month.