Name: Moroccan Roast Chicken with Apricots Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 cup dried apricots; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

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How To Make Moroccan Roast Chicken with Apricots

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total: 1 hour 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup dried apricots
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, ginger, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, coriander, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Rub the chicken with olive oil, then sprinkle the spice mixture all over the chicken, making sure to evenly coat it.
In a roasting pan, place the chopped onion, minced garlic, and dried apricots. Place the seasoned chicken on top.
Drizzle the honey and lemon juice over the chicken.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
Remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional 30 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before carving.
Serve the Moroccan roast chicken with apricots, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Nutrition

Calories : 402kcal
Total Fat : 13g
Saturated Fat : 3g
Cholesterol : 98mg
Sodium : 111mg
Total Carbohydrates : 37g
Dietary Fiber : 4g
Sugar : 31g
Protein : 36g

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