TURMERIC CHICKEN WITH TOUM
This is easily the juiciest chicken you've ever had. Yogurt tenderizes the meat, then forms a shell around the bird that prevents any juices from escaping.
Provided by Ori Menashe
Categories Dinner Lunch Roast Chicken Garlic Fennel Orange Juice Yogurt Marinate Blender Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield Makes 1 chicken; serves 2 to 4
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Toum
- Combine the garlic, lemon juice, salt, and orange blossom water in a blender. Pulse on the lowest setting until just combined. Then in a slow and steady stream, add the oil while continuing to blend on low, gradually increasing the speed to medium-high until the mixture has fully emulsified. The consistency should be similar to mayonnaise with some soft peaks.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The consistency will thicken slightly after refrigeration.
- Note: The garlic is what binds the oil with the other liquids to make more of a solidified consistency. If you double this recipe, it will be even easier for your blender to emulsify the ingredients.
- Marinade
- In a bowl, combine the ground turmeric, orange peel, fennel, cumin, coriander, garlic, and fresh turmeric. Then add the orange juice, orange blossom water, and yogurt and stir to combine.
- Chicken
- Season the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper. Rub some of the marinade inside the cavity of the chicken.
- Using kitchen twine, tie the legs together. I like to keep the wings loose and not tied so the breasts and wings get crispy.
- Evenly season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on a sheet pan and let it sit, uncovered, at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then rub the marinade all over the outside. (It may seem like a lot but use it all.) Transfer the sheet pan, uncovered, to the refrigerator and marinate overnight.
- When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 2 hours prior to cooking. (Cooking the chicken cold will take longer and might dry out the meat.)
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the chicken breast-side up on the rack of a roasting pan. Roast for 40 to 50 minutes (if the skin is browning too quickly, decrease the heat to 375°F), until the meat between the leg and thigh feels tender to the touch or using an instant-read thermometer placed in the thigh, the temperature reaches 160° to 165°F. Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes to let the juices redistribute. Cut off the kitchen twine, carve, and serve with a side of toum.
LIME AND CORIANDER MARINATED CHICKEN
We have one of those electric table-top grills which we often get out for informal parties. It means you can put out a selection of different types of meats and people can cook it the way they like it. It's sociable and fun, and easy with a couple of side dishes of salad, potatoes, pasta, rice, or whatever you fancy. I made this marinade up yesterday to jazz up the chicken breasts I had, and it was delish. Lovely and moist with a nice flavour.
Provided by Snowbunny Andorra
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces (I prefer strips like goujons rather than cubes).
- In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together and add the chicken.
- Leave to stand for at least one hour, stirring occasionally.
- Heat your grill and cook each piece for a couple of minutes, until cooked through.
LEMON CORIANDER CHICKEN
Found the original recipe in one of those supermarket magazines. (Don't ask me why I still buy them despite the fact that I have hundreds of recipes saved in my cookbooks here waiting to try.) Easy to prepare and great results make this a winner for me. The original calls for conventional (out of the jar) ground corriander. I like to toast my seeds and coarsely grind them as it adds a nice toasty flavor and rustic look to the dish. Do what works best for you. Please note preparation time does not include 3-24 hour marinading time.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Start off by putting the coriander seeds in a skillet over high heat. Toast for a few minutes until the seeds begin to release a pleasant aroma. Crush the seeds in a grinder, with a mortar and pestle, or with the back of thick knife.
- Measure out 2 tablespoons of the ground coriander and place into a resealable bag or non reactive dish. Add in the garlic, lemon zest, minced peppers, lemon juice and honey.
- Prepare the chicken breasts with a light dusting of salt and pepper and place in the marinade. Marinate for a minimum of 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the chicken breasts skinned side up into a roasting pan. Cover with the marinade. Cover dish with foil or lid and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil or lid and baste the chicken breasts with the glaze at the bottom of the pan. bake and additional 18-20 minutes until the chicken is tender and juices run clear. Give a final baste and serve.
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