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Lebanese Chicken

Savory Lebanese Chicken with Zesty Garlic-Lemon Marinade

This Lebanese Chicken recipe features a zesty garlic-lemon marinade and is perfect for dinner gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 80 ml Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 60 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 kg Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks Best cuts for juicy meat
For the Spices
  • 2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 2 tsp Sweet Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Plus more to taste
For Roasting and Garnishing
  • 1 large Onion, thinly sliced To form a flavorful bed
  • Lemon Wedges For serving
  • small handful Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley, chopped For garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • meat thermometer
  • resealable bag

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, and sea salt until smooth.
  2. Pat chicken dry, place in a resealable bag or bowl, pour marinade over, and massage it onto the chicken. Seal and refrigerate for 2-8 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) about 30 minutes before cooking.
  4. Line a baking dish with sliced onions to create a flavorful base.
  5. Arrange marinated chicken skin-side up over onions, drizzle with remaining marinade, and roast for 35-40 minutes until crispy and golden.
  6. Allow chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow chicken to marinate for optimal flavor and ensure proper resting time after roasting.

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