Moroccan spiced chicken with lemon potatoes and tomatoes

Moroccan spiced chicken with lemon potatoes and tomatoesImage by Ben Dearnley

Ingredients (13)

  • 6 Sebago potatoes, peeled, cut into wedges
  • 4 large Roma tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 lemons, rind finely grated, juiced
  • 2 tsp salt flakes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 x 1.2kg whole chickens
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Rocket leaves, to serve
Nutrition info

Method

  • Step 1 Preheat oven to 180C. Place potatoes, tomatoes, lemon rind, salt flakes and oil in a large dish. Gently toss vegetables to coat. Place potatoes in a large roasting pan. Roast for 40 minutes. Add tomatoes and roast for 20 minutes or until potatoes are golden and tomatoes are tender.
  • Step 2 Meanwhile, rinse and pat dry chickens. Cut along sides of backbone. Remove bone. Place chickens on benchtop. Gently apply pressure to breastbone to flatten chicken. Place chickens in a large roasting pan.
  • Step 3 Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add spices and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl with 1/4 cup lemon juice and garlic. Mix well. Rub spice mixture over chickens.
  • Step 4 Roast chickens for 40 minutes or until cooked. Serve chicken with lemon potatoes, tomatoes and rocket.