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Lebanese Chicken

Savory Lebanese Chicken Marinated in Garlic and Lemon

This Lebanese Chicken recipe is a mouthwatering dish with garlic and lemon that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Lebanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 80 ml fresh lemon juice from about 2 large lemons
  • 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 kg bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
For Roasting
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1 large lemon cut into wedges, for serving
  • 1 small handful fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • meat thermometer
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, ground cumin, sweet paprika, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, black pepper, and sea salt until the marinade is well combined and aromatic.
  2. Pat the chicken dry, then massage the marinade generously into the chicken pieces, ensure they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Thinly slice the onion and scatter the rings in a baking dish.
  4. Arrange the marinated chicken skin-side up on the sliced onions in the baking dish. Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken pieces.
  5. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. The skin should turn golden brown and crispy, and internal temperature must reach 75°C (165°F).
  6. Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate the chicken overnight for best results. Ensure internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) for safe consumption.

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