HARVEY'S MOROCCAN ROAST CHICKEN
Paprika, fresh mint, and lemon make the best rub for this roast chicken. It roasts slowly under the foil and turns out so juicy and flavorful. I throw baby carrots and cut potatoes in the bottom of the pan and it makes a full meal! For a spicier version of this recipe use 'hot' paprika. It seems like a lot of work to get all the spices together--but it's SO worth it. My husband asks for it once a week.
Provided by MONKEYCAT
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- For the spice mix: Mix together in a bowl the cloves, pepper, fennel, sesame seeds, coriander, cumin, allspice, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom. Set aside.
- For the spice paste: Place the paprika, lemon juice, the spice mix (from Step 2), salt, chopped mint, black pepper and garlic cloves in a blender. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and blend to until ingredients are mixed, about 6 or 8 pulses. Slowly add the additional olive oil if mixture seems too thick to spread. Blend just until mixture is a smooth paste.
- Spread potatoes and carrots in a roasting pan. Rub about 1/4 of the spice paste inside the cavity of the chicken. Rub the remainder of the paste on the outside of the chicken including the underside. Place the chicken directly on the carrots and potatoes. Pierce the 2 lemons all over with a fork, and place them into the chicken cavity.
- Tent the chicken with aluminum foil. Roast approximately 2 hours until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) and the juices run clear. Remove from the oven and let rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 789 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 194.1 mg, Fat 45.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 64.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1993 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
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Aymen Just
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the spices were delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family.
Prattoy Saha
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy, and the spices are perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
adam day
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always delicious. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and rice.
Laxmi Rai
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out amazing. The spices were perfectly balanced and the chicken was so tender and juicy. Will definitely be making this again!
Reggie Johnson
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the guests loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Veline Awinja
[email protected]This is the best roast chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the spices were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Elizabeth Jonathan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the chicken turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. Highly recommend!
Leah Hernandez
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the spices were out of this world. I will definitely be making this again.
Yuraj Babu
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the spices were perfectly balanced.
Ayas AS
[email protected]I've been looking for a new roast chicken recipe, and this one definitely fits the bill. The chicken was perfectly cooked, and the spices were delicious.
Hemraj Rawat
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy, and the Moroccan spices gave it a unique and flavorful taste. I would definitely make this again.