Egyptian Spiced Roast Chicken (دجاج مشوي بالتوابل المصرية)
This Egyptian Spiced Roast Chicken recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is perfect for a special family dinner or gathering with friends. The blend of traditional Egyptian spices gives the chicken a unique and delicious taste that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, about 4 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and lemon juice to create a spice rub.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Roasting Pan Meat Thermometer
Tools
Knife Cutting Board Mixing Bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the Egyptian Spiced Roast Chicken with a side of rice pilaf and a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with the spice rub overnight in the refrigerator before roasting.
Cost
$15