Israeli Roasted Garlic Chicken

Prep Time | 15 minutes |
Cook Time | 1 1/2 hours |
Servings |
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- Two heads of garlic un-peeled
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 3 1/2 tablespoons margarine
- 2 tablespoons Juice from two lemons
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 8 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon harissa paste
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place garlic heads on a baking sheet and roast for at least 40 minutes. (The smell as this is happening is incredible and be prepared for your stomach to rumble if you're even a bit hungry)
- After the garlic has begun to change color, test the cloves for softness. When they appear to have softened, remove from the oven and let cool.
- Once cooled, slice the heads of the garlic off and squeeze the resulting garlic goo into a food processor. To the food processor, add the cilantro, parsley, butter, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin seeds. Grind into a thick paste.
- In a baking dish, place the chicken pieces and rub your garlic paste all over the pieces, being careful to get the paste into every crevice. Cover and marinate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove the chicken from the fridge and rest on the countertop while the oven preheats (this is to get the chicken closer to room temperature).
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and cover the dish with foil.
- Roast the chicken for 30 minutes. Remove foil and roast for an additional 15 minutes, or at least until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- After the chicken reaches temperature, turn your broiler on high. Sprinkle paprika on the chicken and allow the chicken to crisp under the broiler until it begins to brown.
- Remove and allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Enjoy!
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All photos are by Thirteenth Knight Photo © 2015
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