Roasted Organic Chicken with Moroccan Spices
Roasted Organic Chicken with Moroccan Spices is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPosition rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F.
Blend first 9 ingredients in blender to moist paste.
Remove neck, giblets, and excess fat from main cavity of chicken.
Rinse chicken inside and out; pat dry with paper towels.
Rub 1/3 of spice paste into main cavity and neck cavity, then rub remaining spice paste all over outside of chicken.
Place lemons and garlic cloves in main cavity of chicken.
Tie legs together.
Place chicken on rack in roasting pan.
Roast 45 minutes; tent with foil to prevent overbrowning.
Continue to roast chicken until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 170°F, about 45 minutes.
Transfer chicken to platter; let stand 10 minutes (internal temperature will increase by 5 to 10 degrees).
*A Moroccan spice blend available at some specialty foods stores, Middle Eastern markets, and by mail from The Spice House (312-274-0378; thespicehouse.com).
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.