Roasted Chicken with Sumac
Succulent roasted chicken with a tangy, lemony crust from sumac and warm spices that brings vibrant Middle Eastern flavors to your table.
⏱ 50 minServes 4Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- •1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), cut into pieces
- •3 tablespoons sumac
- •4 cloves garlic, minced
- •1/4 cup olive oil
- •2 tablespoons lemon juice
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •1 teaspoon paprika
- •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1 large onion, sliced
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2In a bowl, mix together sumac, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to form a paste.
- 3Arrange chicken pieces and sliced onion in a large roasting pan.
- 4Rub the sumac mixture generously over all chicken pieces, coating well.
- 5Roast uncovered for 35-40 minutes until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, basting halfway through cooking.
- 6Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with pan juices drizzled over top.
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