Moroccan Spiced Chicken Under A Brick

Name: Moroccan Spiced Chicken Under A Brick
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (3-4 lb.), backbone removed, butterflied; 4 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste

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.

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Cook time

45 min

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Servings

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Ingredients

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Nutrition

per serving

488 kcal

Calories

31 g

Protein

39 g

Fat

3 g

Carbs

Ingredients

For 4 servings

Estimated cost~€12.50 · ~€3.15/serving

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Instructions

1
Combine garlic, cilantro, one teaspoon salt, lemon zest and saffron in a mortar with pestle.
2
Smash to a paste.
3
Add 3 tablespoons olive oil and stir to combine.
4
Rub chicken all over with paste, including between skin and breast meat.
5
Place on tray or platter, skin side up and cover loosely with plastic wrap.
6
Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
7
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before roasting.