GustonLebanese Roast Chicken with Freekeh
Spatchcocked chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, served over freekeh with crispy potatoes and toasted almonds.
Harry HealEN
- Prep
- 2h
- Cook
- 1h
- Steps
- 6
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Middle Eastern
Air-Fryer
Dinner
Comfort
Weekend ProjectMethod
- Step 1Marinate the chicken2h
Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours (overnight is even better).
ChickenGreek yogurtGarlicLemonCuminSmoked paprikaSeasoningCinnamonSaltBlack pepperOlive oil - Step 2Roast the chicken and potatoes
Roast the chicken and potatoes until beautifully golden and cooked through. Cook them in the air fryer until juicy with crispy skin.
ChickenPotato - Step 3Soften the onion
Soften the onion in a little olive oil before adding the garlic and spices.
OnionOlive oilGarlicCuminSmoked paprikaCinnamon - Step 4Toast the freekeh
Stir in the freekeh and toast for a minute or two.
Cracked freekeh - Step 5Simmer the freekeh
Pour in the chicken stock. Cover and simmer until tender, then leave to rest before fluffing with a fork.
Chicken stock - Step 6Serve the platter
Pile the freekeh onto a platter, top with the carved chicken, crispy potatoes, toasted almonds and plenty of parsley. Finish with a few spoonfuls of the roasting juices.
Cracked freekehChickenPotatoAlmondParsley
