Dajaj Muhammara

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Moroccan roast chicken. As found in my copy of 'the arabian delights' cookbook with one or two minor changes. Chicken (parts) can be broiled, baked, grilled or roasted (on a spit/rotisserie).

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Steps

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Prepare the marinade by whirling the ingredients in a blender or whisk by hand.

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Rub most of the marinade all over the whole chicken or chicken parts , saving some marinade for basting.

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Cook the chicken in manner preferred , basting with additional spice paste.

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Serving suggestion: i served the chicken over a bed of whole wheat couscous accompanied by a simple loose leaf salad.

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Servings estimated.

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Cooking time will vary.

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Ingredients

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whole chickens, olive oil, leek, fresh chervil, ground cumin, ground red pepper, salt