Moroccan-Spiced Chicken with Almonds and Arugula

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Chicken

Ingredients

  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for the arugula
  • 4 lb. whole chicken, cut up into 10 pieces (breasts halved)
  • 8 cups arugula
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted almonds
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425.

  2. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, salt and oil.

  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and put on a rimmed sheet pan. Rub with the spice mixture to coat completely. Roast the chicken, skin side up, for 35-40 minutes, until cooked through.

  4. Arrange the arugula on a platter and drizzle with a little oil. Top with the chicken and almonds. Serve with lemon wedges.

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