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.

Egyptian Spiced Roast Chicken (دجاج مشوي بالتوابل المصرية)

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 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.
  3. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
  4. 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.
  5. 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