Roasted Organic Chicken with Moroccan Spices

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Roasted Organic Chicken with Moroccan Spices
45 min.
4
690kcal

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Roasted Organic Chicken with Moroccan Spices: A Flavorful Fusion for Your Next Feast

Experience the vibrant and tantalizing flavors of Morocco with this Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Roasted Organic Chicken recipe. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any special occasion, this main dish is a delightful blend of traditional spices and modern culinary techniques. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and serving 4 persons, this recipe is both easy and elegant, promising a memorable dining experience.

At the heart of this dish is a 4.8-pound whole free-range organic chicken, infused with the rich and aromatic flavors of the Moroccan spice blend, ras-el-hanout, along with Hungarian sweet paprika, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of mint. The cooking process involves a simple yet effective spice paste, which is then rubbed all over the chicken and inside its cavities, ensuring a deep and even flavor penetration.

To complement the chicken's natural flavors, two small whole lemons and garlic cloves are placed inside the cavity, adding a tangy and garlicky aroma as it roasts to perfection in the oven. The result is a succulent, juicy chicken with a golden-brown crust, boasting a perfect balance of spices and citrus.

With a caloric breakdown of 690 kcal per serving, this dish offers a well-rounded meal with 28.66% protein, 65.02% fat, and 6.32% carbs. It's not only delicious but also nourishing, making it an excellent choice for a satisfying and wholesome meal.

Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with this easy-to-follow recipe. Your taste buds will thank you for the exquisite adventure.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon mint leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove peeled
  •  garlic clove unpeeled
  • teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons paprika sweet
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • small optional: lemon whole with fork
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoon ras el hanout spice mix 
  • tablespoon salt 
  • 4.8 pound chicken whole organic free-range

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • oven
  • blender
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Blend first 9 ingredients in blender to moist paste.
  2. 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.
  3. Place lemons and garlic cloves in main cavity of chicken. Tie legs together.
  4. 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.
  5. Transfer chicken to platter; let stand 10 minutes (internal temperature will increase by 5 to 10 degrees).
  6. *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).

Nutrition Facts

Calories690kcal
Protein28.66%
Fat65.02%
Carbs6.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.38
Glycemic Load
1.56
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
26.261739077775%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
12.47mg
Hesperetin
16.82mg
Naringenin
0.45mg
Apigenin
0.08mg
Luteolin
1.2mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.36mg
Quercetin
0.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:690.44kcal
34.52%
Fat:50.19g
77.21%
Saturated Fat:12.73g
79.55%
Carbohydrates:10.96g
3.65%
Net Carbohydrates:7.22g
2.63%
Sugar:2.14g
2.38%
Cholesterol:193.91mg
64.64%
Sodium:1930.63mg
83.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:49.78g
99.56%
Vitamin B3:18.13mg
90.63%
Vitamin B6:1.11mg
55.56%
Selenium:38.52µg
55.02%
Vitamin C:40.5mg
49.09%
Vitamin A:2176.48IU
43.53%
Phosphorus:412.3mg
41.23%
Vitamin B5:2.62mg
26.15%
Zinc:3.7mg
24.65%
Vitamin E:3.64mg
24.29%
Iron:4.14mg
23.02%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.54%
Vitamin K:21.69µg
20.66%
Potassium:707.19mg
20.21%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.77%
Magnesium:69.67mg
17.42%
Fiber:3.74g
14.97%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.72%
Vitamin B12:0.8µg
13.36%
Copper:0.21mg
10.37%
Calcium:88.41mg
8.84%
Folate:30.18µg
7.54%
Vitamin D:0.52µg
3.45%
Source:Epicurious