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Lebanese Chicken

Savory Lebanese Chicken: A Family Favorite for Dinner Nights

Discover the delectable flavors of Lebanese Chicken, a perfect choice for dinner nights, featuring spices that will tantalize your taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Lebanese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
  • 1 large onion sliced for roasting
For the Marinade
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika can use smoked paprika for a twist
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon can substitute with nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste
For Serving
  • 2 pieces lemon wedges for serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lebanese Chicken
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, and sea salt until well combined.
  2. Pat the chicken dry, coat each piece with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  4. Layer the sliced onion in a baking dish and place the marinated chicken pieces on top.
  5. Drizzle remaining marinade over the chicken and roast for 35-40 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate longer for richer flavor; pat chicken dry for crispy skin; don’t crowd the pan when roasting.

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