Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp seasoning, mixed (she recommends a mixture of sumac, sesame, cumin, coriander and fennel seeds, ground)
Directions:
- Pre-heat oven to 450°F.
- Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan and slide your fingers under the skin of the breast and thighs to loosen/separate it from the flesh.
- Mash the garlic with the salt, using a fork or a mortar and pestle.
- Work the garlic/salt paste into the butter and then work in the spices; using your fingers, spread the spiced butter into the cavities between the skin and the flesh of the chicken.
- Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Season the cavity with salt and pepper and place the four lemon halves and the thyme inside.
- Roast the chicken breast side down for 15 minutes.
- Turn the chicken breast side up and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- Baste frequently, using additional water and olive oil as needed.
- If the skin begins to brown too soon, cover with foil (but remove the foil about 15 minutes before the roasting time is up).
- The chicken should be done in about 90 minutes; the skin between the breasts and the legs should become almost transparent, the legs should move easily in the socket, and any juices should be clear.
- Let rest before carving.
- Strain excess fat out of the cooking juices and squeeze in some lemon juice for a lovely flavor.
- Note: Zari suggests serving with orange salads dressed with pomegranate vinaigrette and carrot salads dressed with lemon, cumin and olive oil.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 153.99 Kcal (645 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 85.86 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.54g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 193.64mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 1803.65mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 204.33mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.83g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.59g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Protein | 13.93g | 28% | |
| Vitamin C | 20.4mg | 34% | |
| Vitamin A | 2.3mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 17.2mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 143.23 Kcal (600 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 79.86 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.87g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 180.1mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 1677.55mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 190.04mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.63g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.55g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.56g | 2% | |
| Protein | 12.96g | 28% | |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 34% | |
| Vitamin A | 2.2mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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