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Paprika and Turmeric Chicken

Quick and easy chicken with caramelised garlic

Course Main Course
Cuisine Lebanese, Mediterranean
Keyword Comfort food, Healthy, Soul food
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Author Zaatar and Zaytoun

Ingredients

  • 6-7 chicken thighs, skins on approx 2kg
  • 1 bulb of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon of 7 spice
  • 2-3 tablespoon of regular olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Wash the chicken and leave to drain in a colander

  2. In a large bowl prepare the marinade by adding the paprika, turmeric, 7 spice, oil and salt. Mix well

  3. Gash the chicken thighs with a sharp knife 2-3 times each and place in the bowl.
  4. Rub the chicken with the marinade making sure you get underneath the skins
  5. Add the garlic cloves and turn everything with your hands once more

  6. Cover with cling film and leave to marinade in the fridge, ideally overnight or for a few hors at least

  7. Take out the chicken at least half an hour before you want to cook it to bring to room temperature

  8. Preheat the oven on to 230°C (450 F)

  9. Place the chicken in a roasting dish and transfer to the heated oven for 15 minutes

  10. Then reduce the heat to 180°C (350 F) and cook for another 40 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally.

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