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Roasted chicken on a plate and served with lemon.

Roasted Chicken with Moroccan Spices

Tressa Jamil
Our roasted chicken with Moroccan spices roasts in the oven on high temperature to produce a crisp, golden brown skin.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine African, Moroccan
Servings 6 People
Calories 640 kcal
Ingredients
  
  • 5 tablespoons butter salted
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh flat parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 pounds  chicken,  bone-in, skin-on
Instructions
 
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C), then line a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack. Warm butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cumin seed, and cook until the ingredients begin sputtering.
  • Stir in paprika, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook until they become aromatic.
  • Off heat, stir in the brown sugar, parsley, cilantro, and lemon juice. Set it aside.
  • Pat-dry the chicken, then make 1-3 slits in the chicken pieces. Brush them with the spiced-butter mixture using a pastry brush.
  • Line the chicken onto the baking sheet, skin side up; bake for 10 minutes.
  • Brush the chicken with the remaining butter mixture and bake for another 15 minutes. If you prefer a bit of char, as I do, allow the chicken to broil on high for the last 5 minutes
  • Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish the chicken with fresh parsley and cilantro and serve with couscous.
Notes
Expert Tips:
  • Achieve crispy, golden-brown skin on your chicken by drying them thoroughly with a cloth before seasoning and baking them. This step is crucial to remove any excess moisture on the surface of the chicken, which can prevent the skin from crisping up properly.
  • Create slits in the chicken, allowing the butter and warm spices to penetrate with more flavor.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
 
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 640 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 37 g | Fat: 50 g | Sodium: 960 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 7 g
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