Best Spiced Roasted Chicken Recipes

ROASTED SPICED CHICKEN WITH CINNAMON- AND HONEY-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• For chicken:
• Place onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground allspice, chopped fresh ginger, chopped fresh thyme, salt, ground black pepper, seeded and minced chile, cinnamon, and nutmeg in processor. Purée marinade until coarse paste forms. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag. Add marinade to chicken in bag and seal. Turn chicken to coat. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight, turning chicken occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange chicken pieces, with marinade still clinging to chicken, on rimmed baking sheet. Brush chicken with oil. Roast until cooked through, about 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, for sweet potatoes:
• Spray another rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Whisk butter, honey, lime juice, and ground cinnamon in large bowl. Add potato slices; toss to coat. Arrange potato slices in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake potatoes alongside chicken until tender, about 25 minutes. Serve chicken with potatoes, passing mango chutney separately.

HONEY SPICED ROASTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and adjust the racks to the center of the oven. Fit a roasting pan with a V-rack.
• Mix together the honey, olive oil, cinnamon, smoked paprika and some salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the rosemary sprigs and lemon slices. Place the chicken in the V-rack-fitted roasting pan. Sprinkle the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper. Tie the drumsticks together using butcher's twine. Brush the outside of the chicken with about half of the honey glaze.
• Transfer the chicken to the hot oven. Roast about 30 minutes, and then brush the glaze on the chicken once more. Continue to roast the chicken until the skin is golden brown and crisp , and an instant-read thermometer reaches 165 degrees when inserted in the thickest part of the thighs, about 45 minutes longer.

ROASTED SPICED CHICKEN AND APPLES

Steps:

• Place the chicken breast-side up in a 9-by-13-inch pan. Season inside and out with 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and the Baharat. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 1 hour and up to overnight; this will help the skin get crispy!
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the onion, 4 sprigs of thyme and 2 sprigs of rosemary. Scatter the apples and remaining sprigs of thyme and rosemary around the chicken, sprinkle with the sugar and a pinch of salt and drizzle with the olive oil. Roast the chicken until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, about 1 hour. Let the chicken sit for 10 minutes.
• Discard the herb sprigs. Add a splash of vinegar to the apples and toss to coat. Carve the chicken and serve with the apples on the side.
• In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the coriander seeds, black pepper seeds, cumin seeds, cloves and cardamom seeds, stirring often, until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder and blend. Stir in the paprika, cinnamon and nutmeg.

SPICED ROASTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, combine spices. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then rub all over with spice mixture. Place in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid. Arrange vegetables and orange wedges around chicken and add 1/2 cup water. Cover and roast 30 minutes. Remove lid and roast until skin is golden brown and juices run clear when chicken is pierced between breast and leg (an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of a thigh, avoiding bone, should read 165 degrees), 30 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with vegetables and orange wedges.

ROASTED MOROCCAN SPICED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Pat chicken dry and rub with flattened garlic cloves; place garlic in cavity. Squeeze lemon into small bowl; place lemon in cavity.
• Brush chicken with half of juice.
• Mix spices and salt and rub over and inside chicken.
• Tie legs together. Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet.
• Add chicken, breast side up. Add remaining lemon juice to skillet. Baste
• chicken withpan juices. Transfer to oven, and bake until juices run clear.
• Baste occasionally. Roast about 1 hour -- .

ROASTED SPICED CHICKEN WITH CINNAMON- AND HONEY-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• For chicken: Place onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground allspice, chopped fresh ginger, chopped fresh thyme, salt, ground black pepper, seeded and minced chile, cinnamon, and nutmeg in processor. Purée marinade until coarse paste forms. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag. Add marinade to chicken in bag and seal. Turn chicken to coat. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight, turning chicken occasionally. Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange chicken pieces, with marinade still clinging to chicken, on rimmed baking sheet. Brush chicken with oil. Roast until cooked through, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, for sweet potatoes: Spray another rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Whisk butter, honey, lime juice, and ground cinnamon in large bowl. Add potato slices; toss to coat. Arrange potato slices in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake potatoes alongside chicken until tender, about 25 minutes. Serve chicken with potatoes, passing mango chutney separately.

BEAN CASSOULET WITH FENNEL SPICED CHICKEN AND ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Trim the Brussel sprouts by removing the tough outer leaves and stems. Halve lengthwise. Cook the Brussel sprouts in a cast iron casserole or oven-proof skillet in boiling salted water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Peel the onion, cut through the stem into 6 equal wedges, and trim any ragged tops. Wipe dry the casserole dish and heat 1/4 cup oil in it. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the onions. While the onions are cooking, halve the parsnips lengthwise, then in bite-size wedges and add to the onions. While the parsnips and onions are cooking, cut the carrots and celery in the same manner as the parsnips and add to the vegetables already cooking in the casserole dish. Continue cooking the vegetables until lightly browned on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes, turning as needed. Add the cooked Brussels sprouts to the dish. Season with salt, to taste. Cook until all the vegetables are well browned, about 10 minutes, turning as needed. Remove the vegetables to a bowl and season with 2 tablespoons of Fennel Spice Rub to coat. Remove the vegetables from the casserole dish and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Cut the chicken into bone-in serving pieces (2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, and 8 half pieces of breast). Heat the remaining 1/4 cup of oil in the casserole dish over high heat. Season the chicken pieces well on both sides with the remaining Fennel Spice Rub. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the chicken pieces skin side down, in batches if necessary. Cook until the chicken is dark brown on all sides, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the chicken from the dish. Tilt the pan and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat. Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic and pancetta, and cook until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the beans and their liquid into the casserole dish with the pancetta. Bring to a simmer. Add the reserved vegetables and the chicken, skin side up. Roast, uncovered, until the chicken is fully cooked and the surface is nicely browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let rest at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving warm.
• Put the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and peppercorns in a heavy pan over medium heat. Watch carefully, tossing frequently so the seeds toast evenly. When light brown and fragrant, pour the seeds onto a plate to cool. They must be cool before grinding, or they will gum up the blades.
• Pour the seeds into a blender and add the salt. Blend to a fine powder, shaking the blender occasionally to redistribute the seeds. Store in a tightly sealed glass jar in a cool, dry place, or freeze.

BEAN CASSOULET WITH FENNEL SPICED CHICKEN AND ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• For the Fennel-spiced rub: Put the fennel, coriander, and peppercorns in a heavy pan over medium heat. Toss frequently so the seeds toast evenly. When light brown, remove and cool. Grind seeds with salt to a fine powder. Store in a tightly sealed jar or freeze (makes 1 1/4 cups). For the cassoulet: Trim the Brussel sprouts and halve lengthwise. Cook in boiling salted water in a cast iron casserole for 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Peel the onion, cut through the stem into 6 equal wedges. Heat 1/4 cup oil in casserole dish. When hot but not smoking, add onions. Halve the parsnips lengthwise and into bite-size wedges, add to the onions. Cut carrots and celery in the same manner and add to the vegetables. Cook until lightly browned on all sides. Add sprouts to the dish. Season with salt, to taste. Cook until all the vegetables are well browned, about 10 minutes. Remove and season with 2 tablespoons of Fennel Spice Rub to coat. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the chicken into bone-in serving pieces (2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, and 8 half pieces of breast). Heat remaining 1/4 cup of oil in the casserole dish over high heat. Season the chicken with the Fennel Spice Rub. When the oil is hot add chicken skin side down. Cook until dark brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from dish. Tilt the pan and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat. Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic and pancetta, and cook until golden. Add beans in liquid to the pancetta. Bring to a simmer. Add reserved vegetables and chicken, skin side up. Roast, uncovered, until the chicken is fully cooked and the surface is nicely browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

ROASTED INDIAN-SPICED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. In shallow dish, mix cumin, coriander, salt, fennel, thyme, cinnamon and pepper.
• Rub gingerroot on chicken, then coat chicken with spice mixture.
• Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until browned. Place chicken on cookie sheet.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
• Serve chicken with chutney (snip any large pieces of chutney with kitchen scissors).

SPICED RUBBED ROASTED CHICKEN WITH PUMPKIN-SAGE GRITS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Combine first 3 ingredients. Place chicken in 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray; brush with oil, then rub with cinnamon mixture.
• Bake 20 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
• Meanwhile, bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in grits. Add pumpkin and sage; mix well. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 5 to 7 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
• Serve chicken with grits.

PAN-ROASTED SPICED CHICKEN WITH FRESH FIGS AND PORT

Steps:

• Preheat an over to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix the spices and salt. Lay the chicken on a baking sheet, piece of waxed paper, or plastic wrap and sprinkle each piece liberally on both sides with the spice mixture. In a large nonstick skillet or sauté pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Saute half of the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the skin is deep golden brown and crispy. As the pieces are browned, place them, skin-side up, in a 9-by-13 inch roasting pan. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Pour off any excess oil, then sauté the figs, shallots, garlic, and lemon for about 1 minute. Add the port and stir to scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the roasting pan, pouring it around, not over, the chicken to keep the browned crust intact. Roast for about 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is opaque throughout and nicely browned on the outside, with an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Transfer the chicken to a platter or individual plates. Using a slotted spoon, retrieve the figs, shallots, garlic, and lemon slices from the sauce and distribute them over the chicken. Place the roasting pan on a burner on high heat and cook to reduce the sauce to about ¾ cup. Taste the sauce for seasoning, adjust if needed, then drizzle the sauce over the chicken and goodies. Scatter with parsley leaves for garnish.