Rose Harissa and Sumac Roast Chicken

There is nothing better than a juicy flavour-filled roasted chicken.

Rose Harissa and Sumac Roast Chicken

One of our favourite roast chicken preparations. Rose harissa and sumac shine together alongside garlic and olive oil for a true levantine flavour.

For more heat, feel free to substitute our Tunisian Harissa instead of Rose Harissa, but keep in mind that the Tunisian contains sea salt so reduce the amount in the recipe here.

You can also use chicken thighs instead of a whole chicken with similar delicious results.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Course Main Course

Cuisine African & Levantine, Mediterranean

Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1 whole Chicken
• 2 tbsp Rose Harissa
• 1 tbsp Sumac
• Salt to taste
• Black Pepper to taste
• 3 cloves Garlic crushed
• ⅓ cup olive oil not extra virgin

Instructions

 

• At least 6 hours ahead of cooking mix all ingredients apart from chicken, adjust oil amount to have a paste with good consistency. Rub chicken with paste including under the skin.
• Heat oven to 425℉
• Roast chicken for 20 minutes. Then lower temperature to 360℉ and roast for another hour.
• Remove from oven and let rest covered at least 15 minutes.
• Serve with <a href="https://www.monsooncoast.com/recipes/monsoon-coast-potatoes/">Monsoon Coast Potatoes</a> and <a href="https://www.monsooncoast.com/recipes/moroccan-glazed-carrots/">Moroccan Glazed Carrots</a>.

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