ROAST CHICKEN WITH LEMONY HARISSA GLAZE

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Doctor our homemade Meyer-lemon and cardamom marmalade with harissa paste for a spicy-sweet glaze that takes roast chicken to extraordinary new heights.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

4 scallions, trimmed and coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic (from 2 to 3 cloves)
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest and 1 tablespoon fresh juice (from 1 lemon), plus 1 more lemon, peel and pith removed, cut into 1/8-inch rounds
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh ginger (from a peeled 2-inch piece)
1 cup packed cilantro
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon harissa paste
Kosher salt
1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
2 small onions, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
1/3 cup Meyer-Lemon and Cardamom Marmalade or high-quality store-bought lemon marmalade, coarsely chopped

Steps:

In a food processor, pulse scallions, garlic, lemon zest, ginger, and cilantro until finely chopped. Add oil, harissa, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon salt; process until a paste forms.
Using kitchen shears, remove backbone from chicken. Place, breast-side up, on a cutting board; press down with your hands to flatten. Spread half of paste under and over skin and over cavity side. Arrange onions in a large cast-iron skillet. Place chicken on top, skin-side up. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, or refrigerate, uncovered, up to 8 hours. (Bring to room temperature before roasting.)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange half of lemon rounds on chicken. Roast 25 minutes. Combine remaining paste and marmalade; brush chicken with mixture and top with remaining lemon rounds. Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh (not touching bone) reads 155 degrees, about 20 minutes more. Let stand 10 minutes; serve.

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Anyango Esther

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This chicken is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love the lemony harissa glaze. It's the perfect weeknight meal.

MONI EST VENTURES

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I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. I'm not usually a fan of harissa, but the glaze on this chicken was amazing. The chicken was also cooked perfectly.

Khan MJB

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This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is delicious and the glaze is to die for.

Aeryonna sanchez

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I love this recipe! The chicken is so moist and flavorful. The harissa glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

Sahazad Khan

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This chicken is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The harissa glaze is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly.

Fuseini Saani

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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the chicken. It's definitely a recipe I'll be making again.

B-rad

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This chicken is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love the lemony harissa glaze. It's the perfect weeknight meal.

Ahmed Mh

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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of harissa, but I'm so glad I did! The glaze was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly.