JUICY Oven Roasted Chicken with Turkish Style Marinade - Easy Roast Chicken Recipe

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often less expensive and juicier.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream is a cost-effective alternative.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

Mix 2 tbs olive oil, 2-3 crushed garlic cloves, 2 tbs pomegranate molasses, salt, half tsp black pepper, one tsp red pepper flakes, one tsp oregano, half tsp onion powder, half tsp cinnamon powder, quarter tsp cumin powder, one tbs tomato puree, one tsp sumac, and one tbs honey in a bowl.

Coat the whole baby chicken with the marinade.

Add sliced onions, lemon slices, tomatoes, and capsicum peppers to the chicken.

Cover and marinate for 2 to 4 hours.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Cook the chicken in the preheated oven covered for 15 minutes, then uncover and cook for another 45 minutes or until cooked through.

Baste the chicken 1 to 2 times during cooking.

Drizzle the juices over the chicken before serving.

Garnish with parsley and finely chopped red pepper.

Cooking Techniques

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