Pharaonic Chicken Recipe

Name: Pharaonic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm)-thick circles; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 4 tablespoons grated romano cheese

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm)-thick circles
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons grated romano cheese

1
Stir together the allspice, 1 1/2 tsp salt, cumin, cinnamon, sugar and olive oil in a medium bowl. Add chicken and marinate for 15 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F.
3
Boil the potatoes in water to cover, plus the remaining tsp salt, for about 10 minutes or until tender but not soft. Drain.
4
Place the chicken in a single layer in a large baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes at 425u00b0F.
5
Remove chicken from oven and arrange potatoes between pieces.
6
In a small dish, mix together the garlic and lemon juice. Pour this over the chicken and potatoes.
7
Return chicken to oven and bake an additional 12 minutes.
8
Sprinkle with cheese and return to oven until cheese melts.
9
Serve.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Pharaonic 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pharaonic Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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