Roasted Moroccan Spiced Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 lbs roasting chickens
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper (fresh grind)
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 lemon (halved)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin (ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander (ground)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F

2. 2

   Pat chicken dry and rub with flattened garlic cloves; place garlic in cavity. Squeeze lemon into small bowl; place lemon in cavity.

3. 3

   Brush chicken with half of juice.

4. 4

   Mix spices and salt and rub over and inside chicken.

5. 5

   Tie legs together. Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet.

6. 6

   Add chicken, breast side up. Add remaining lemon juice to skillet. Baste

7. 7

   chicken withpan juices. Transfer to oven, and bake until juices run clear.

8. 8

   Baste occasionally. Roast about 1 hour -- .