Whole Roasted Chicken North African Style Recipe

Name: Whole Roasted Chicken North African Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 lb) roasting chickens; salt, for seasoning chicken; pepper, for seasoning chicken; 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh chervil, finely chopped; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 6 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; flour, for dusting

Servings: persons

1 (3 lb) roasting chickens
salt, for seasoning chicken
pepper, for seasoning chicken
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chervil, finely chopped
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
6 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
flour, for dusting

1
Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
After washing chicken, wipe with paper towels and season the chicken and cavity with salt and pepper.
3
Using a mortar and pestle, pound the parsley, chervil, chopped onion, butter, cumin, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt to a paste.
4
Spread the paste carefully over the whole chicken with a spatula.
5
Place a skewer through the wings of the chicken to secure them closely to the sides of the bird during cooking.
6
Lay the chicken, breast side down, in a roasting pan and roast for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
7
Turn the bird over so that the breast is up and roast for another 15-20 minutes.
8
Remove chicken from oven and turn down the heat to 350 degrees F.
9
Meanwhile, lightly dust the chicken breast with flour.
10
Place chicken back in oven.
11
Baste with pan juices and continue to roast for about 1 hour or until the chicken is done, and continue basting frequently during cooking time.
12
When done, the juices will run clear when you push a skewer through the thickest part of the leg.
13
Remove chicken to a cutting board and carve.
14
Serve immediately.

202

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 lb) roasting chickens, salt, for seasoning chicken, pepper, for seasoning chicken, 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Whole Roasted Chicken North African Style 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.

Whole Roasted Chicken North African Style

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