Exquisite Roast Chicken with Cumin, Paprika, and Allspice
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite roast chicken seasoned with a blend of aromatic cumin, flavorful paprika, and warm allspice. The succulent meat paired with the zesty hint of lemon creates a truly delightful dish that is bound to impress.
Ingredients
| 1 | (6 lb) roasting chickens |
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| 2 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 1⁄2 | teaspoons ground cumin |
| 1 | teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1 | teaspoon onion powder |
| 1 | teaspoon ground allspice |
| 1 | teaspoon paprika |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon ground black pepper |
| 1 | large lemon, halved |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). |
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| 2. | Rinse the whole roasting chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. |
| 3. | Place the prepared chicken on a rack in a large roasting pan. |
| 4. | In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, paprika, salt, and black pepper to form a fragrant spice paste. |
| 5. | Rub the spice paste generously all over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated. |
| 6. | Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour. |
| 7. | Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves over the chicken, then place the lemon halves inside the main cavity of the chicken. |
| 8. | Continue roasting the chicken until it is fully cooked through and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 175°F (80°C), for about an additional hour. |
| 9. | Transfer the beautifully roasted chicken to a serving platter and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before carving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 1026.2 kcal |
| Protein | 76 g |
| Fat | 76.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugar | 0.7 g |
Published on Aug 14, 2024 by Luminița