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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Discover the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine with this Roasted Organic Chicken with Moroccan Spices recipe. Perfectly gluten and dairy-free, this dish offers a delightful medley of spices that will transport your taste buds to the bustling markets of Morocco.

This succulent roasted chicken is not your ordinary roast; it’s infused with a rich paste made from aromatic herbs and spices like Hungarian sweet paprika, fresh mint, and the unique Moroccan spice blend known as ras-el-hanout. Each bite is bursting with flavor, enhanced by the zesty brightness of lemon and the savory warmth of garlic.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this meal is ideal for lunch or dinner, serving four hungry diners. Imagine gathering around the table, the fragrant aroma of roasted chicken filling the air, while you present this stunning dish that is as appealing to the eye as it is to the palate. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a family meal, this recipe is sure to impress with its succulent meat and a perfect balance of spices.

Not only is it delicious, but it's also packed with energy, boasting 690 calories per serving, predominantly from protein and healthy fats. This wholesome dish is a great way to nourish your body without compromising on flavor or dietary needs. Experience the essence of Moroccan culinary traditions with every forkful!

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