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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Jessie Cupp
[email protected]This recipe was a total fail. The chicken was dry and overcooked, and the sauce was too salty. I followed the recipe exactly, but something went wrong. I will not be making this again.
Hema Joysury
[email protected]I thought this recipe was okay. The chicken was a bit bland and the sauce was not very flavorful. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor.
Baryalay Azim
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
Prem Budha
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. I'm not usually a fan of chicken thighs, but they were so tender and juicy in this dish. The flavors were also really nice. I will definitely be making this again.
Ebube Ejiofor
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of spices and the crispy skin. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
John Mwaniki
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was too salty. I followed the recipe exactly, but something went wrong. I will not be making this again.
francis kutosi
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the flavors were not as strong as I expected. I might try it again with some modifications.
RRR666 Brand
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I served it with couscous and it was a hit with my family. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious an
Itzz Dsmngcp Sai
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken came out perfectly cooked. The flavors were delicious, and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Lashari Baloch
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy, and the flavors were out of this world. I followed the recipe almost exactly, but I added a bit of extra cumin and paprika. I also used a mix of thighs and breasts, and it turned o