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Middle Eastern Chicken

This Middle Eastern Chicken with Potatoes is oven roasted for an easy and flavorful weeknight dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: middle eastern
Keyword: chicken and potatoes, middle eastern chicken, middle eastern chicken and potatoes, middle eastern chicken recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 6-8 yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 Tablespoons pomegranate molasses
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • juice of 2 whole lemons
  • 1 whole chicken cut into 8 pieces or feel free to use drumstick and thighs

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into wedges.
    6-8 yukon gold potatoes
  • Add the potatoes to an oven safe baking dish, followed by thinly sliced onions.
    1 small yellow onion
  • Separately, combine the cinnamon, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the garlic, pomegranate molasses, tomato paste, lemon juice, and olive oil to the spices. Thoroughly mix the ingredients to make the marinade.
    2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 4 garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground turmeric, 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika, juice of 2 whole lemons, 4 Tablespoons pomegranate molasses, 1 Tablespoon tomato paste, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Pour half of the marinade over the potatoes and onions and mix it together.
  • Separately, slice into the skin of the chicken diagonally. This will help you get an even distribution of the marinade.
    1 whole chicken cut into 8 pieces or feel free to use drumstick and thighs
  • Place the chicken on top of the potatoes and pour the remaining marinade overtop of it.
  • Bake in the oven
    covered
      for 45 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until skin is is crispy and chicken is cooked through. Feel free to place it on broil for a few minutes to really crisp up the skin.
  • Serve immediately. Feel free to garnish with fresh herbs to add a pop of color to the plate!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 791kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1346mg | Potassium: 1573mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 5mg