Roasted Sephardic (Yemenite) Chicken With Potatoes

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 1
Delicious Roasted Sephardic (Yemenite) Chicken With Potatoes Recipe
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr 30 min

Ready In

2 hr

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 roasting chicken , cup up into all its parts , and cleaned , skin on
5 potatoes , sliced into 1/2inch rounds ( I love Yukon Gold , but Russet will do fine ! )
1 onion , thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper , sliced
1 large ripe tomatoes , sliced ( you can use whole cherry tomatoes )
3 tablespoons olive oil ( can use more if you do n't have restrictions )
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon turmeric
1/2 tablespoon hawaij
1/2 tablespoon ground allspice
kosher salt ( do n't be skimpy here ! ! )
ground black pepper
garlic ( I use 6 cloves ) ( optional )
green pitted olive ( I use 2 handfuls ) ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
650
Sugar
4g
Fat
38g
Roasted Sephardic chicken with potatoes is a tasty meal made of several fresh ingredients that are seasoned with different spices. Originating from Yemen, this dish has been adopted but not limited to Middle Eastern cuisine. The roasted chicken is infused with a combination of aromatic spices and then roasted together with the sliced potatoes, onions, and red bell peppers to create a stunning, flavorful and nutritious meal. It is an easy one-pot meal that can be endlessly adapted by adding vegetables, herbs or changing the spices to your preference. This dish is perfect for when you have guests around, it's sure to dazzle and delight them all.

Instructions

1.Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees, while paying attention to the racks in the oven.
2.Mix all spices together, you can use more spices if you like a bolder taste. Sprinkle most of the spice mixture over both sides of the chicken pieces, but reserve some to sprinkle over the vegetables.
3.Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet. Sear the chicken pieces for a couple of minutes on both sides until they begin to take on some color.
4.In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced potatoes, onions, and red bell peppers together with the rest of the mixed spices and one tablespoon of olive oil.
5.Put the chicken pieces on the top of the vegetables and tuck in the sliced tomatoes. Drizzle with remaining one tablespoon of olive oil, making sure to cover the vegetables and the chicken.
6.Roast in the oven for about 1 1/2 hours or until the chicken is golden brown and completely cooked.
7.For a nice still vegetable, if you are willing to do something extra, you can put under your broiler for a few minutes.
8.Serve with olives and flatbread, enjoy!

PROS

This dish is bursting with flavors, spices, and protein.
The roasted Sephardic chicken with potatoes gives a tender and delicious taste with crispy roasted potatoes.

It is an easy one-pot meal where you can pretty much toss in any vegetable you have in your fridge and it will taste amazing.

Using olive oil has a high nutritional value, in addition to its great taste.

CONS

This recipe is relatively easy to make, but it requires having a lot of spices in your pantry, or buying them especially for this dish.
It is essential to pay attention to the timing because overcooking will make the chicken dry.

It has a high calorie content, you may serve in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is rich in vitamins and minerals that have many health benefits.
The turmeric, cumin, paprika, allspice and hawaij have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help improve cognitive function.
The chicken is an excellent source of protein, which helps in repairing tissues and building lean mass.
Potatoes are rich in potassium, which helps in regulating fluid balance, nerve and muscle function, and bone health.
Red bell peppers provide more than double the daily vitamin C, which contributes to a strong immune system.

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