Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken
• 1/2 tablespoon seven-spice mix
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon ground bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon sweet red pepper (paprika)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried or fresh parsley
• 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• Salt
• This oven-roasted chicken recipe is from our friend and cook on Shou Tabkhin Today:
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Method

1. Wash the chicken and pat it dry. Mix all the ingredients well until you have a smooth, homogeneous sauce.
2. Place the chicken in a tray or bowl and rub it thoroughly with the mixture inside and out, including under the skin and over the breast. Make small slits in the breast with a skewer or wooden stick to help the marinade penetrate.
3. Place the chicken breast-side down in the tray and leave it to marinate overnight or for several hours so it absorbs the flavors.
4. The next day, turn the chicken over, cover it with aluminum foil, and roast in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 1½ to 2 hours depending on the size, until cooked through.
   Timers: 120 min
5. Remove the aluminum foil and brown the chicken well.