Spiced Roast Chicken with Nam Jaew Sauce

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Rinse the whole chicken inside and out with cold water, then pat it dry.
• In a small bowl, mix together the red chili powder, black pepper, cinnamon powder, and salt.
• Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, making sure to coat it evenly. You can use your hands or a brush to do this.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or roasting pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced onion, and sauté for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic becomes fragrant.
• Place the chicken in the skillet or roasting pan, breast side up. Squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken and pour any remaining juice into the pan.
• Transfer the skillet or roasting pan to the preheated oven and roast the chicken for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear. Brush the chicken with the pan juices every 20 minutes or so to keep it moist.
• Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
• Optional: Garnish the chicken with fresh herbs, such as rosemary or thyme.

Nam Jaew sauce (Thai chili dipping sauce)

• Begin by soaking the dried red chilies in warm water for about 10 minutes until they become soft. Once softened, remove the seeds and roughly chop the chilies.
• In a mortar and pestle, pound the chopped chilies, minced garlic, and finely chopped shallot until you have a coarse paste. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can also use a food processor.
• Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chili paste mixture and sauté for a few minutes until it becomes fragrant.
• In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
• Add the mixture to the skillet with the chili paste and stir to combine. Cook the sauce over low heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and let the sauce cool down slightly. Then, stir in the lime juice, and toasted sesame seeds.
• Taste the sauce and adjust the flavors according to your preference. You can add more fish sauce for saltiness, lime juice for acidity, or sugar for sweetness.
• Pour it over your Spiced Roasted Chicken and enjoy.