Whole Roasted Chicken North African Style

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 1
Whole Roasted Chicken North African Style Recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
550
Sugar
1g
Fat
38g
Whole roasted chicken is a classic dinner dish, and this recipe puts a North African twist on it. The chicken is rubbed with a flavorful blend of butter and spices, including cumin and cayenne pepper, and roasted in the oven until it's tender and juicy. This is a great recipe to impress dinner guests or for a special family dinner.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 425°F
2.Season the chicken with salt and pepper inside and out.
3.Mix together the parsley, chervil, onion, butter, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt.
4.Coat the chicken with the butter mixture.
5.Dust flour on the chicken.
6.Put the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the breast.
7.Let rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

PROS

The North African spices in this dish give the chicken an incredible depth of flavor.
Plus, roasting a whole chicken is an easy and impressive way to feed a group.

CONS

Cooking a whole chicken can be intimidating, and it can take some time in the oven to ensure it’s fully cooked through.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein, and this recipe uses butter and herbs for extra flavor rather than heavy sauces or creams. Cumin has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, and parsley is high in vitamins A and C.

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