Ramadan Recipe: Chicken and Potato Oven Bake

Ramadan Recipe: Chicken and Potato Oven Bake

Moroccan Chicken and Potato Oven Bake is a fragrant and hearty dish, perfect for Ramadan. Marinated in spices like turmeric, paprika, and cumin, chicken, and potatoes are layered with potatoes, garlic, and olive oil, then baked to tender perfection. This aromatic dish is ideal for Iftar, offering a comforting blend of flavors that pairs beautifully with fresh bread or salad. 

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  • Ingredients of Chicken and Potato Oven Bake

    • 30 Minutes
    • 6 Serving
    • 350 Calories

Marinade

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon turmeric
2 to 3 teaspoons minced garlic, to taste
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped

Chicken and Potatoes

9 chicken drumsticks
12 golden baby potatoes
5 lemon slices
½ olives (black or green)
1 pickled lemon peel, diced
Sumac and parsley or cilantro to garnish

  • Method & Directions of Chicken and Potato Oven Bake

    • 60 Minutes
  1. Preheat the Oven
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. Make the Marinade
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Mix the olive oil, yogurt, paprika, cumin, salt, onion powder, ginger, black pepper, turmeric, minced garlic, parsley, and cilantro in a small bowl.
  3. Assemble
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Wash your potatoes thoroughly, cut them in half, and toss them in a large oven dish. Add the drumsticks and pickled lemon peel. Then pour in the marinade and toss everything together until evenly seasoned.

    4. For extra flavor, get the marinade under the chicken skin.

  4. Bake
    تم نسخ الرابط
    Cover the dish and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until chicken and potato are cooked through. Broil for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish with olives along with sumac and parsley or cilantro and serve.
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