WHOLE SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND LEMONS
"The cinnamon in this dish adds just a little sweetness," says Alex.
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Cook the chicken and garlic: Rub the outside of the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt. Use a fine-mesh strainer to sprinkle an even layer of the paprika and mustard over the whole chicken. Transfer to a shallow baking pan or rimmed baking sheet fitted with a roasting rack and roast for 15 minutes. Then lower the oven temperature to 375 degrees F and loosely cover the top of the chicken with a piece of foil. In a small bowl, toss the garlic with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt. Arrange the garlic around the chicken. Roast until the chicken juices run clear or the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F to 165 degrees F, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- While the chicken is roasting, cook the lemons: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, 2 teaspoons salt and the lemons with 3 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the cinnamon sticks and fennel seeds. Simmer until the liquid becomes slightly syrupy, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the red wine vinegar and cook over medium heat until the lemons become tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow the lemons to sit in the hot liquid for 15 minutes, then remove them with a slotted spoon. On a flat surface, cut each lemon into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Remove the seeds. Set the slices aside in some of the cooking liquid to keep them moist until ready to serve.
- Finish the dish: Arrange the chicken on a serving platter with the garlic around it. Put the baking pan on a burner and simmer any chicken cooking juices over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the drained lemon slices. Return the heat to medium low, taste for seasoning and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to come together. Spoon the sauce and lemons around the chicken and roasted garlic.
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Aaliyah Perkins
[email protected]This chicken is perfect for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and then I have lunch for the whole week.
Anmol Jannat
[email protected]I made this chicken for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.
Rhonda Moseley
[email protected]I doubled the recipe and it was still gone in no time. This chicken is a crowd-pleaser!
Silindile Mbali
[email protected]I'm not a fan of roasted garlic, so I omitted it from the recipe. The chicken still turned out great.
Zeah ellul
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken didn't turn out very well. The skin wasn't crispy and the meat was dry.
Karma Tsang
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 3 out of 5 stars. It was easy to make and the chicken was cooked perfectly, but the flavor was just okay.
Cole Cox
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was okay. It wasn't anything special, but it wasn't bad either.
khokon miah khokon miah
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.
Tej Ramsewak
[email protected]I found that the chicken was a bit dry. I think I'll try brining it next time to see if that helps.
Hamza Azam
[email protected]This chicken was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less of the chili powder.
momin khan taslim
[email protected]I've tried a lot of chicken recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The spice rub is perfect and the chicken comes out so juicy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Braylen Horton
[email protected]This chicken is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can just throw it in the oven and forget about it. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Qasim Al
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The spice rub was perfect and the roasted garlic and lemons added a delicious flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hadi Naveed
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add flavor to chicken. The spice rub is easy to make and the chicken comes out moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Dhanu jaya
[email protected]I've made this chicken several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the crispy skin and the juicy meat.
Md limon Molla
[email protected]This chicken was amazing! The spice rub was flavorful and the roasted garlic and lemons added a delicious tang. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.