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Djaj Mhammar (Baked Chicken)
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 5 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 halal fryer chicken, cut into serving-size pieces
Step 1
Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices in a shallow baking pan.
Step 2
Roll up cut chicken in marinade.
Step 3
Bake in pre-heated oven at 425°F, basting occasionally.
Step 4
Bake until tender when pierced with a fork (approximately 1 hour). Lightly cover for the first ½ hour, then uncover for the last ½ hour so that it can brown.
Step 5
Remove from pan and baste again.
Step 6
Serve with plain rice. Chicken juices may be served in separate bowl to pour over rice.
Step 7
Sprinkle rice with cinnamon or pine nuts sautéed to a golden brown.
