Name: Make Lebanese Chicken with Fragrant 7-spice at Home
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 1 kg skin-on (bone-in chicken thighs or legs); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2½ tsp Salt; 1–2 tsp Pepper Powder; 2 red onions (sliced medium ); 4 cloves garlic (roughly chopped); 1 tbsp Lemon (chopped preserved l); 1 Lemon (sliced thinly); ¼ cup slivered almonds or pine nuts; Parsley (finely chopped for garnish); 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp allspice; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp Coriander; ½ tsp ground cloves; ½ tsp nutmeg; ¼ tsp cardamom

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Lebanese chicken is an ideal dish for a weekend meal. Seasoned with a 7-spice mix and then baked, this chicken recipe is full of flavour. It is a unique dish when paired with Lebanese rice or pita bread, and makes for a complete meal. Read on to know what these seven spices are, and how to make this delicious chicken dish.

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Make Lebanese Chicken with Fragrant 7-spice at Home

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Middle Eastern

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

For chicken:

1 kg skin-on bone-in chicken thighs or legs
2 tbsp olive oil
2½ tsp salt
1–2 tsp pepper powder
2 red onions sliced medium
4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
1 tbsp Lemon chopped preserved l
1 Lemon sliced thinly
¼ cup slivered almonds or pine nuts
Parsley finely chopped for garnish

For 7-spice:

1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Coriander
½ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp Nutmeg
¼ tsp cardamom

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Middle Eastern

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

For chicken:

1 kg skin-on bone-in chicken thighs or legs
2 tbsp olive oil
2½ tsp salt
1–2 tsp pepper powder
2 red onions sliced medium
4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
1 tbsp Lemon chopped preserved l
1 Lemon sliced thinly
¼ cup slivered almonds or pine nuts
Parsley finely chopped for garnish

For 7-spice:

1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Coriander
½ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp Nutmeg
¼ tsp cardamom

Instructions

Preheat the oven at 204° C. In a bowl, add olive oil, salt and 7-spice mix. Now, add chicken and toss well. Add onion, garlic, preserved lemon and sliced lemon and mix well. Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Bake the chicken for about 35-45 minutes until well cooked. Then, broil for a few minutes to give the skin a crispy, golden texture. If necessary, turn the chicken in between while cooking.
Toast the chopped almonds or pine nuts in a teaspoon of butter or olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. On a platter, place the baked chicken with the onions and lemon slices scattered around. If any juices are left in the pan, pour over the arranged chicken.
Garnish with the toasted nuts and parsley leaves. Serve with Lebanese rice or pita bread and yoghurt sauce.

Recipe Notes

Recipe Tips You can also use boneless and skinless chicken breasts and thighs. However, the cooking time will then reduce to 20-25 minutes for skinless chicken breasts and 30-35 minutes for boneless chicken thighs. Share your version of this recipe Have you tried the Lebanese chicken? Do let us know how you make this recipe by sharing your version with us. Frequently Asked Questions What can I use instead of parsley? You can use fresh coriander leaves or basil leaves instead of parsley. Is preserved lemon necessary for this recipe? Yes. However, if preserved lemon isn’t available, you can use lemon zest or pickled lemon as a substitute.

Make Lebanese Chicken with Fragrant 7-spice at Home

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