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Farakh mashwi (grilled chicken)

Chicken marinated in lemon, garlic and cumin, then grilled until the skin is golden and crisp. Very popular on the streets of Cairo, it is best enjoyed with bread and fresh salads.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

454 kcal per serving

Protein
36.1 g
Carbohydrates
3.9 g
of which sugars
2 g
Fat
31.5 g
of which saturated fat
7 g
Fiber
0.9 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the lemon juice, crushed garlic, grated onion, cumin, paprika, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and rub them well with the marinade. Cover and leave to rest for at least 2 hours in the fridge.
  3. Preheat the oven grill to 220 °C or heat a barbecue over medium-high heat.
  4. Drain the chicken lightly and place it on the grill rack or on a tray lined with baking paper.
  5. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes per side, turning regularly, until the skin is golden and the meat is no longer pink at the centre (75 °C).
  6. Serve straight away, sprinkled with coriander if you have some, with bread and a fresh salad.

Variations and tips

Oven version. For cooking without a grill, bake at 200 °C for 35 to 40 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through.

Using what's available here. Smoked paprika can be replaced with sweet paprika plus a pinch of chilli.

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