Roasted Chicken Al-Kabsa (Saudi) (Gluten Free)

UmmBinat's Note:

Al-Kabsa is considered a national dish from Saudi Arabia. This is my tasty adaption of a recipe found on http://arabicbites.blogspot.com. I serve this with Saudi Carrot Basmati Rice (Zainab's Mom's) and fresh salad.

• Total Time: 57 mins
• Prep Time: 7 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 4.0 pieces

• 1 whole baby chicken , cut into 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄8; teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon baharat (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix)
• ½ teaspoon kabsa spice mix (Saudi Kabsa Spice Mix)
• salt
• 3 cilantro , springs

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. De-skin the chicken.
3. Season with spices and olive oil.
4. Place in a roasting pan and into the oven for 40-50 minutes.
5. Garnish with cilantro and serve with Saudi Carrot Basmati Rice (Zainab's Mom's) or basmati rice.
6. Enjoy!

Reviews

[loof]

Wonderful, flavorful chicken! I used the spice blends you recommended and used them on bone-in chicken breasts. Moist and well seasoned, just delicious - thanks for sharing the recipe!

[Cookgirl]

Easy and perfect! I roasted a whole chicken without cutting into parts or removing the skin. Used the spice blends you linked to on the site. Accompanied by Rice With Onion (Mashkoul), Broccoli Rabe With Apricots and Pine Nuts (made with broccolini instead) and a simple tossed salad. A delicious dinner! Reviewed for NA*ME tag.

[awalde]

Really Yammy! As departed I used the spice recipes you "linked" in the ingredients list. I used 4 chicken legs and I took the skin away. This was a good Idea because the spices had time to penetrate in the meat and the dish wasn't fat. The chicken was tender and juicy. Thanks for the recipe!