Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Recipe

Name: Moroccan-Spiced Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 ½ tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika; 1 ½ tablespoons ras el hanout spice mix; 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel (zest); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1 (4 3/4-5 lb) whole free-range organic chicken; 2 small lemons, pierced all over with a fork; 6 garlic cloves, unpeeled

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
1 ½ tablespoons ras el hanout spice mix
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel (zest)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 (4 3/4-5 lb) whole free-range organic chicken
2 small lemons, pierced all over with a fork
6 garlic cloves, unpeeled

1
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400F Blend first 9 ingredients in blender to moist paste.
2
Remove neck, giblets, and excess fat from main cavity of chicken.
3
Rinse chicken inside and out; pat dry with paper towels.
4
Rub 1/3 of spice paste into main cavity and neck cavity, then rub remaining spice paste all over outside of chicken.
5
Place lemons and garlic cloves in main cavity of chicken.
6
Tie legs together.
7
Place chicken on rack in roasting pan.
8
Roast 45 minutes; tent with foil to prevent overbrowning.
9
Continue to roast chicken until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 170F, about 45 minutes.
10
Transfer chicken to platter; let stand 10 minutes (internal temperature will increase by 5 to 10 degrees).

430

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 ½ tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika, 1 ½ tablespoons ras el hanout spice mix, and more.

Yes, Moroccan-Spiced 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.

Moroccan-Spiced Chicken

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