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Moroccan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

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This Moroccan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables dish features a spice-rubbed whole chicken roasted with sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and red onions. Infused with warm Moroccan spices and citrus, it’s wholesome, flavorful, and perfect for family dinners.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Moroccan
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (5–6 pounds), preferably pasture-raised
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 ½ tablespoons sweet paprika
  • ½ tablespoon ground cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Zest of 1 lemon, plus the lemon cut into quarters
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
  • 1 large red onion, peeled, halved, and cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Pat the chicken dry and place it breast-side up in the dish. Gently loosen the skin to form pockets.
  3. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
  4. In a bowl, mix paprika, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, and lemon zest. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the mix for vegetables.
  5. Mix the remaining spices with 2 tablespoons olive oil to form a paste. Rub under the skin and all over the chicken.
  6. Stuff the cavity with lemon quarters and roast uncovered for 30 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, toss sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and onion with 3 tablespoons olive oil, reserved spice mix, salt, and pepper.
  8. After 30 minutes, remove the chicken and add vegetables around it. Reduce oven to 425°F (220°C).
  9. Roast for another 45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  10. Let the chicken rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the roasted vegetables.

Notes

  • Use chicken pieces instead of whole chicken to reduce cooking time.
  • Add carrots, bell peppers, or other vegetables for variety.
  • Substitute orange zest for lemon for a citrusy twist.
  • To make it spicier, increase cayenne or add red chili flakes.

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