Moroccan-Style Roast Chicken

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 12

Tender and flavorful Moroccan-Style Roast Chicken

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Moderate

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

400

Sugar

25g

Fat

23g

Moroccan-Style Roast Chicken is a delicious and flavorful way to jazz up a classic roasted chicken recipe. The honey and spices in this recipe add a unique sweetness and depth of flavor to the tender and juicy chicken. Perfect for a special occasion or a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish can be paired with a variety of side dishes such as roasted vegetables or couscous. Roasting a whole chicken requires a bit of prep and cooking time, but the result is well worth the effort.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, honey, cinnamon, and turmeric until well combined.
3.	Place the rinsed and dried chicken in a roasting pan.
4.	Brush the honey mixture evenly over the chicken.
5.	Roast the chicken in the preheated oven, basting with the pan juices every 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown, about 1 hour.
6.	Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.

PROS

The honey and spices in this recipe impart a delicious and unique flavor to the chicken.

Roasting a whole chicken is a great way to feed a crowd or meal prep for the week.

CONS

Roasting a whole chicken can be time-consuming and difficult to get right.

Some people may not enjoy the spices used in this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein and is low in fat and calories when the skin is removed.
The spices used in this recipe, such as cinnamon and turmeric, have anti-inflammatory properties and may boost heart health and metabolism.

	1/4 cup unsalted butter , melted
	1/4 cup honey
	1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	1/4 teaspoon turmeric
	1 whole chicken , rinsed , patted dry