Spiced Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Categories: Chicken, Main Dish

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon caraway seed , crushed
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed , crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (3 lb) whole broiler-fryer chickens
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 medium sweet potatoes , peeled and sliced
• 1 cup apple juice

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the first 7 ingredients; set aside.

2. Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.

3. Brush the chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

4. Reserve 2 tablespoons rub mixture for later use.

5. Rub chicken with remaining rub mixture.

6. Roast chicken in a 375° oven for 20 minutes.

7. While chicken is roasting: Add sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and reserved rub mixture to a mixing bowl; toss to coat.

8. Pour apple juice into the roasting pan around the chicken.

9. Add the potatoes.

10. Continue to cook uncovered for 40-55 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 180-185 and potatoes are tender.

11. Let chicken stand, covered, for 10 minutes before carving.

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