Tunisian Spice-Roasted Chicken Recipe

Name: Tunisian Spice-Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces; One 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons Harous; Large pinch of saffron threads, crushed into 2 tablespoons water; Salt; 1 pound green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 2 pounds plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise; 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces
One 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons Harous
Large pinch of saffron threads, crushed into 2 tablespoons water
Salt
1 pound green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 pounds plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
1 lemon, thinly sliced

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
In a medium saucepan of boiling water, cook the potatoes until barely tender, about 8 minutes.
3
Drain and pat dry.
4
In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the olive oil, ground spices, Harous, saffron water and a pinch of salt.
5
Add the potatoes and toss.
6
Transfer to a roasting pan and roast until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
7
Transfer the chicken to a platter and keep warm.
8
Mix the green peppers, tomatoes and lemon slices into the potatoes.
9
Roast, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender, about 20 minutes.
10
Preheat the broiler.
11
Arrange the chicken pieces on the vegetables, skin side up, and broil 4 inches from the heat until the skin is browned and crisp, about 1 minute.
12
Transfer the chicken and vegetables to the platter, drizzle with the pan juices and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces, One 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Tunisian Spice-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.

Tunisian Spice-Roasted Chicken

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