Lebanese chicken with 7 spices, caramelised onion and lemon

Savour the rich and aromatic flavours of Lebanon with this 7-Spices roasted chicken recipe. A delightful way to bring the taste of the Middle East to your dinner table
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 45 mins
โ€ข 2ย lbsย chicken, skin on, bone-in thighs and legs
โ€ข 2 tablespoonsย olive oil
โ€ข 2 1/2 teaspoonsย saltย (useย 1 teaspoonย saltย per pound of chicken plus an extraย 1/2 teaspoonย for the onions)
โ€ข 1โ€“2ย teaspoons cracked pepper
โ€ข 2 tablespoonsย Lebanese 7-spice
โ€ข 1ย extra-large red onion, sliced intoย 1/2ย inch wedges
โ€ข 4ย garlic cloves, rough chopped
โ€ข 1 tablespoonย preserved lemon, chopped
โ€ข 1ย lemon, sliced thinly
โ€ข parsley for garnish
  1. Preheat oven to 200ยฐC
  2. Place the chicken in a bowl and toss withย olive oil,ย salt, and ย 7-spice mix. Add onion, garlic, ย preserved lemonย and sliced lemon and toss again well. Spread out on aย parchment-lined sheet-pan.
  3. Bake for 35-45 minutes- or until cooked through. Broil for a few minutes to get the skin crispy and nicely golden, turning if necessary (especially if using skin-on chicken)
  4. While the chicken is baking, warm and toast the almonds/pinenutsย in a little butter orย olive oil. Season withย saltย and pepper. Set aside.
  5. Place the Lebanese spiced chicken on a platter, scattering with the onions and lemon slices (which are edible.) ย Pour any juices from the pan, over top.

Almonds or pine nutsย  are a delicious garnish but optional

Per serving
  • Calories: 470 kcal
  • Protein: 30g
  • Carbohydrates: 11.5g
  • Fat: 35g
  • Sugar: 3.5g

In this recipe:

Lebanese 7 spice is a flavourful blend of spices commonly used in Lebanese cuisine. Serve with a side of basmati rice, couscous or Lebanese Tabouli.

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