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Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
488
Difficulty
Medium
About This Recipe
IngredientsStep by Step InstructionsCombine garlic, cilantro, one teaspoon salt, lemon zest and saffron in a mortar with pestle.
6 minSmash to a paste.
6 minAdd 3 tablespoons olive oil and stir to combine.
6 minRub chicken all over with paste, including between skin and breast meat.
6 minPlace on tray or platter, skin side up and cover loosely with plastic wrap.
6 minRefrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.
6 minRemove from refrigerator 30 minutes before roasting.
6 minPreheat oven to 450 F.
4 minMix one teaspoon salt, paprika, cumin, black pepper and cayenne together in a small bowl.
4 minSprinkle over all sides of chicken.
4 minHeat one tablespoon olive oil in oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
4 min
Nutrition FactsPer serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
488kcal
Calories
24% Daily Value
39g
Fat
60% Daily Value
9g
Saturated Fat
56% Daily Value
3g
Carbohydrates
1% Daily Value
2g
Net Carbohydrates
1% Daily Value
0g
Sugar
0% Daily Value
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Place chicken, skin-side down, in skillet.
4 minPlace brick wrapped in foil (or heavy pan or Dutch-oven) over chicken.
4 minCook chicken over medium-high heat without moving brick or chicken, 10 minutes.
4 minRotate skillet occasionally, to ensure even cooking.
4 minRemove from heat.
4 minUsing a spatula, turn over chicken, skin-side up.
4 minPlace in oven (without brick) and continue cooking until done, 20-30 minutes, depending on size of chicken.
4 minLet rest 10 minutes before carving into serving pieces.
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