Omani Shuwa chicken & rice fusion recipe... middle eastern traditional Eid feast food

Prepare the marinade by combining garlic paste, chili flakes, turmeric powder, cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and white vinegar in a bowl.

Rub the marinade all over the whole chicken, ensuring it is well coated.

Cover the chicken and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).

Place the marinated chicken in a deep baking dish.

Add sliced red chillies, whole garlic cloves, and lemon juice over the chicken.

Drizzle olive oil on top of the chicken.

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam.

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 3-4 hours, until the meat is tender and fully cooked.

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.

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