DedeMed's Roasted Mediterranean Chicken Recipe !!! Must Try Recipe !!!

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in pieces are often less expensive.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, and ricotta is often cheaper.

Welcome to the kitchen and introduction to the recipe.

Gather all ingredients: minced garlic, seven spices, ground cinnamon, ground coriander seed, paprika, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, string, onion, carrots, potatoes, lemon juice, and a whole chicken.

Mix the seasonings: combine garlic, seven spices, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, paprika, fresh black pepper, salt, and a little olive oil to create a paste.

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

Pat down the chicken to help the paste stick better.

Season the chicken with salt inside the cavity.

Spread the seasoning paste all over the chicken, including inside the cavity.

Place chopped onions, carrots, and potatoes around the chicken in the roasting pan.

Squeeze lemon juice and place the lemon inside the chicken cavity along with additional garlic.

Tie the chicken legs together with string, ensuring it's tight and secure.

Cook the chicken in the oven at 450°F for 15-20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 400°F and cook for an additional 40 minutes.

Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F or cook for a total of 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Add fresh rosemary and thyme around the chicken before placing it in the oven.

Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes after removing it from the oven before serving.

Remove the herbs and string from the chicken before plating.

Optionally, reduce the remaining juices in a pan and add cream to make gravy.

Cut the chicken to show the juicy interior and serve with potatoes and carrots.

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