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Middle Eastern Style Chicken & Potatoes

This recipe creates a flavorful and tender chicken and potato dish with Middle Eastern spices.

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45m
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Ingredients

  • chicken thighs
  • potatoes
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • Aleppo pepper
  • ground cumin
  • dried oregano
  • tomato paste
  • pepper paste
  • garlic
  • lemon
  • red wine
  • fresh parsley

Method

  1. 1

    Add sliced potatoes to a large baking dish, spreading them in an even layer.

  2. 2

    Place the chicken thighs on top of the potatoes.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, Aleppo pepper, ground cumin, and dried oregano over the chicken and potatoes.

  4. 4

    Add the tomato paste and pepper paste.

  5. 5

    Crush the garlic cloves directly into the dish.

  6. 6

    Squeeze the juice of one whole lemon over the ingredients.

  7. 7

    Pour in the red wine.

  8. 8

    Using your hands (gloves recommended), thoroughly rub the marinade mixture all over the chicken and potatoes.

  9. 9

    Ensure the potatoes are mostly at the bottom of the dish with the chicken on top.

  10. 10

    Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.

  11. 11

    Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for approximately 45 minutes.

  12. 12

    Carefully remove the foil from the dish.

  13. 13

    Baste the chicken pieces with the pan juices. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered.

  14. 14

    Continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy, and the potatoes are fork-tender.

  15. 15

    Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot, traditionally with Lebanese rice.

  16. 16

    The chicken should be tender and fall off the bone.

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