TURMERIC CHICKEN WITH TOUM

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This is easily the juiciest chicken you've ever had. Yogurt tenderizes the meat, then forms a shell around the bird that prevents any juices from escaping.

Provided by Ori Menashe

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Roast     Chicken     Garlic     Fennel     Orange Juice     Yogurt     Marinate     Blender     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield Makes 1 chicken; serves 2 to 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

Toum
14 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 heaping teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons orange blossom water
1 1⁄3 cups canola oil
Marinade
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground dried orange peel
1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 garlic clove, grated with a Microplane
1 (1-inch) piece fresh turmeric, peeled and grated with a Microplane
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon orange blossom water
3⁄4 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
Chicken
One (3 1⁄2-pound) whole chicken, neck, wing tips, and innards removed
1 tablespoon plus 2 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Special Equipment: Kitchen twine (8 inches long), instant-read thermometer (optional)

Steps:

  • Toum
  • Combine the garlic, lemon juice, salt, and orange blossom water in a blender. Pulse on the lowest setting until just combined. Then in a slow and steady stream, add the oil while continuing to blend on low, gradually increasing the speed to medium-high until the mixture has fully emulsified. The consistency should be similar to mayonnaise with some soft peaks.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The consistency will thicken slightly after refrigeration.
  • Note: The garlic is what binds the oil with the other liquids to make more of a solidified consistency. If you double this recipe, it will be even easier for your blender to emulsify the ingredients.
  • Marinade
  • In a bowl, combine the ground turmeric, orange peel, fennel, cumin, coriander, garlic, and fresh turmeric. Then add the orange juice, orange blossom water, and yogurt and stir to combine.
  • Chicken
  • Season the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper. Rub some of the marinade inside the cavity of the chicken.
  • Using kitchen twine, tie the legs together. I like to keep the wings loose and not tied so the breasts and wings get crispy.
  • Evenly season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on a sheet pan and let it sit, uncovered, at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then rub the marinade all over the outside. (It may seem like a lot but use it all.) Transfer the sheet pan, uncovered, to the refrigerator and marinate overnight.
  • When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 2 hours prior to cooking. (Cooking the chicken cold will take longer and might dry out the meat.)
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the chicken breast-side up on the rack of a roasting pan. Roast for 40 to 50 minutes (if the skin is browning too quickly, decrease the heat to 375°F), until the meat between the leg and thigh feels tender to the touch or using an instant-read thermometer placed in the thigh, the temperature reaches 160° to 165°F. Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes to let the juices redistribute. Cut off the kitchen twine, carve, and serve with a side of toum.

Manda Winsome
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I can't wait to make this dish again!


toko tenzin
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Echezona Jonas Obodoako
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Be sure to serve the turmeric chicken with plenty of toum sauce.


Gaming With Tonmoy
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I found that marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes helped to infuse it with flavor.


Ahmed Ghumman
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Mina Singh
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The combination of turmeric and toum is a unique and flavorful twist on traditional chicken dishes.


Anish Chaudhary
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Zack Dragonfield
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This dish was easy to make and the results were impressive.


Hidayat Rahmani
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I loved the vibrant yellow color of the turmeric chicken.


Maram Eslam
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The toum sauce was the perfect accompaniment to the chicken, adding a creamy and tangy flavor.


Dubai Dubaidxb
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The chicken was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, with a crispy skin.


Maria Moura
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This turmeric chicken with toum is a delightful dish that combines the vibrant flavors of turmeric and the creamy richness of toum.