Chermoula Spiced Roasted Chicken Recipe

Name: Chermoula Spiced Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Small Red Onion, Chopped; 4 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Dried Or Fresh Parsley Leaves, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Turmeric Powder; 1/2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin; 1/2 Tablespoons Ground Coriander Seeds; 1 teaspoon Sweet Hungarian Paprika; 1/4 teaspoons Chili Powder; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Lemon Juice; 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest; 1 whole Cut Up Chicken; Salt To Taste; Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste

Servings: persons

1 Small Red Onion, Chopped
4 cloves Garlic, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Dried Or Fresh Parsley Leaves, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Turmeric Powder
1/2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin
1/2 Tablespoons Ground Coriander Seeds
1 teaspoon Sweet Hungarian Paprika
1/4 teaspoons Chili Powder
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 cups Lemon Juice
2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
1 whole Cut Up Chicken
Salt To Taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste

1
Blend the chopped onion, garlic and fresh herbs using a food processor or pound them together using a mortar and pestle.
2
In a bowl, combine the blended mixture with all the ground spices.
3
Then add in olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest.
4
Mix well until you get a yellow paste.
5
Make 2-3 light scores on each chicken piece.
6
This will allow the chermoula marinade to soak into the meat nicely.
7
Season the chicken with a tiny pinch of salt before you rub them thoroughly with the chermoula paste.
8
Marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
9
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the marinated chicken on baking sheet and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.
10
Roast for 40-50 minutes.
11
Serve hot.

148

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Small Red Onion, Chopped, 4 cloves Garlic, Chopped, 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Chopped, 1 Tablespoon Dried Or Fresh Parsley Leaves, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Chermoula Spiced Roasted Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chermoula Spiced Roasted Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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