Lebanese Recipes - Roast Chicken


Roast Chicken and Vegetables Serves 4 1 1/2kg chicken cut into 8 pieces 4 - 5 carrots peeled and halfed 2 big onions thickly sliced 6 cloves of garlic 2 tbs tomato ketchup 1/4 tsp mixed spices 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp french mustard 2 tbs lemon juice a pinch of chilli 1 tbs raisins 1 cup of water 1 tbs flour Salt and pepper
		Important The mixed spices used here are the traditional '7 spices' you can buy off the shelf.

Combine all the above ingredients together. Put in an oven tray. Cover with foil. Bake in a hot oven, for 1 1/2 hours, stirring it once or twice. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of the cooking to allow the chicken to brown. Serve with chips or roast potatoes.
Tip This recipe is easy and healthy. If you are watching your diet simply remove the chicken skin before cooking.