How to Prepare Moroccan Roasted Chicken with Daghmira Sauce (Djej Mhammar) 🍗🇲🇦
Ingredients:
For the chicken:
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1 whole chicken, cleaned
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2 onions, finely chopped 🧅
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3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
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A small bunch of parsley and coriander, chopped 🌿
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1 tsp ground ginger
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1/2 tsp turmeric
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp saffron threads or a pinch of saffron color (optional)
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1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
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2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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A small piece of cinnamon stick (optional)
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Water (enough to cover halfway)
For roasting:
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A knob of butter or smen (fermented butter) 🧈
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A spoon of honey (optional, for a shiny glaze)
Preparation:
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Marinate the chicken:
In a bowl, mix the garlic, onions, chopped herbs, and all the spices with the oils. Rub the chicken well with this marinade inside and out. Let it sit for at least 1 hour (or overnight in the fridge for better flavor). -
Cook the chicken:
In a pot, place the chicken with the rest of the marinade and add water until it’s halfway up the chicken. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, turning occasionally. -
Prepare the daghmira sauce:
Once the chicken is cooked and tender, remove it from the pot. Let the sauce simmer until it thickens and the onions melt into a rich, caramelized sauce (daghmira). Stir regularly to avoid burning. -
Roast the chicken:
Brush the chicken with butter or smen (and honey if desired), then roast it in the oven at 200°C (390°F) for about 15–20 minutes until golden and crispy.
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