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Moroccan Spiced Chicken Under A Brick

 
This recipe can be made gluten free by choosing gluten-free versions of basic ingredients commonly found in supermarkets or online.gluten-free
This recipe can be made completely dairy-free.dairy-free
This recipe is suitable for a paleo diet.paleo
This recipe is suitable for a primal diet.primal
 
One serving costs about $1.55

$1.55 per serving

2 people like this recipe

2 likes

This recipe is ready in 45 minutes

Ready in 45 minutes

4 gluten-free,dairy-free,paleo,primal,gluten free,dairy free,paleolithic,primal,whole 30,ketogenic lunch,main course,main dish,dinner
spoonacular Score:48%

Spoonacular Score: 48%

 

If you have around 45 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Moroccan Spiced Chicken Under A Brick might be a great gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 31g of protein, 39g of fat, and a total of 488 calories. This recipe serves 4. For $1.55 per serving, this recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Only a few people really liked this main course. Head to the store and pick up cayenne, ground cumin, pepper, and a few other things to make it today. 2 people have made this recipe and would make it again. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoonacular score of 42%, this dish is solid. Similar recipes include Moroccan-spiced Chicken, Moroccan Spiced Chicken, and Moroccan Spiced Chicken and Squash.

Ingredients

Servings:
3 lb
3 lb whole chicken
whole chicken
4
4  garlic cloves
garlic cloves
0.25 cup
0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
fresh cilantro leaves
0.25 cup
0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
fresh cilantro leaves
2 tsps
2 tsps sea salt
sea salt
1 tsp
1 tsp lemon zest
lemon zest
0.25 tsps
0.25 tsps saffron threads
saffron threads
4 Tbsps
4 Tbsps olive oil
olive oil
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp paprika
paprika
1 tsp
1 tsp ground cumin
ground cumin
0.5 tsps
0.5 tsps black pepper
black pepper
0.25 tsps
0.25 tsps cayenne
cayenne
3 lb whole chicken
3 lb
whole chicken
4  garlic cloves
4
garlic cloves
0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
0.25 cup
fresh cilantro leaves
0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
0.25 cup
fresh cilantro leaves
2 tsps sea salt
2 tsps
sea salt
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp
lemon zest
0.25 tsps saffron threads
0.25 tsps
saffron threads
4 Tbsps olive oil
4 Tbsps
olive oil
1 Tbsp paprika
1 Tbsp
paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp
ground cumin
0.5 tsps black pepper
0.5 tsps
black pepper
0.25 tsps cayenne
0.25 tsps
cayenne

Equipment

plastic wrap
plastic wrap
frying pan
frying pan
spatula
spatula
mortar and pestle
mortar and pestle
bowl
bowl
aluminum foil
aluminum foil
oven
oven
plastic wrap
plastic wrap
frying pan
frying pan
spatula
spatula
mortar and pestle
mortar and pestle
bowl
bowl
aluminum foil
aluminum foil
oven
oven


Instructions

Make the paste: Combine garlic, cilantro, one teaspoon salt, lemon zest and saffron in a mortar with pestle. Smash to a paste. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil and stir to combine. Rub chicken all over with paste, including between skin and breast meat. Place on tray or platter, skin side up and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before roasting. Prepare chicken: Preheat oven to 450 F. Mix one teaspoon salt, paprika, cumin, black pepper and cayenne together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over all sides of chicken. Heat one tablespoon olive oil in oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken, skin-side down, in skillet. Place brick wrapped in foil (or heavy pan or Dutch-oven) over chicken. Cook chicken over medium-high heat without moving brick or chicken, 10 minutes. Rotate skillet occasionally, to ensure even cooking. Remove from heat. Using a spatula, turn over chicken, skin-side up. Place in oven (without brick) and continue cooking until done, 20-30 minutes, depending on size of chicken. Let rest 10 minutes before carving into serving pieces.

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Price Breakdown

Cost per Serving: $1.58
Ingredient
3 pounds whole chicken
4 garlic cloves
¼ cups fresh cilantro leaves
¼ cups fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoons black pepper
¼ teaspoons cayenne
Price
$4.34
$0.27
$0.13
$0.13
$0.05
$0.17
$0.67
$0.35
$0.13
$0.03
$0.06
$6.33

Nutritional Information

Quickview
487 Calories
30g Protein
38g Total Fat
2g Carbs
7% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
487k
24%

Fat
38g
60%

  Saturated Fat
9g
56%

Carbohydrates
2g
1%

  Sugar
0.28g
0%

Cholesterol
122mg
41%

Sodium
1280mg
56%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
30g
62%

Vitamin B3
11mg
57%

Selenium
24µg
34%

Vitamin B6
0.66mg
33%

Vitamin A
1285IU
26%

Phosphorus
254mg
25%

Vitamin E
3mg
21%

Vitamin K
19µg
18%

Vitamin B5
1mg
16%

Zinc
2mg
15%

Vitamin B2
0.23mg
13%

Iron
2mg
13%

Potassium
387mg
11%

Magnesium
39mg
10%

Manganese
0.17mg
9%

Vitamin B12
0.51µg
8%

Vitamin B1
0.12mg
8%

Vitamin C
4mg
6%

Copper
0.11mg
6%

Fiber
0.93g
4%

Calcium
36mg
4%

Folate
12µg
3%

Vitamin D
0.33µg
2%

covered percent of daily need

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