Middle Eastern Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Middle Eastern Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
Description
This recipe uses a robust Middle Eastern spice mix to season chicken, including warming spices such as cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon. The mixture is combined with olive oil to create a marinade that thoroughly coats the chicken, allowing it to absorb a complex blend of savory and slightly sweet spices. The chicken is cut open in a pan for even seasoning, then refrigerated covered to develop flavor over 1 to 2 hours or longer.
Root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, celery, and beetroot are prepared and arranged with the chicken on a tray. Drizzled with olive oil, the ingredients roast in an oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 1 to 1.5 hours. The vegetables cook until tender while absorbing the chicken juices and spices, creating a harmonious balance between the meat and produce. The chicken skin becomes flavorful and aromatic, complemented by the softened, naturally sweet vegetables.
This one-tray roasting method simplifies preparation and cleanup, offering a wholesome dinner combining protein and vegetables with characteristic Middle Eastern spices. The dish works well as a satisfying main course that highlights spice blend depth and roasting techniques.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1 chicken or chicken drumsticks, thighs, whole
Spice Mix
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 30 ml olive oil
For the roasted vegetables:
- 2 carrot
- 2 parsnip
- 1/4 celery
- 1 large beetroot
Instructions
- Mix all the spices together.
- Cut the chicken along the middle of the breast and open the chicken in a pan, then season well on all sides with the spice mixture.
- Cover the pan with foil and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or even longer to allow the chicken to absorb well the flavor from the spice mixture.
- Clean and cut the vegetables into large pieces and cook them with the chicken.
- Place the tray with the chicken and vegetables in the oven heated to 180 °C (356 °F), drizzle with olive oil and cook for about 1-1.5 hours.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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