Description
This flavorful marinade recipe is perfect for baked chicken, offering a vibrant blend of spices, herbs, and creamy yogurt to infuse the chicken with moisture and a rich taste. Ideal for baking, it ensures juicy, tender chicken with a crispy skin finish.
Ingredients
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Marinade Ingredients
- 1 large Roma tomato
- ½ yellow onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- Jalapeño to taste
- ¼ bunch parsley
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons yogurt
- ¼ cup pepper paste or tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon 7 spice
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons sumac
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Blend the Roma tomato, yellow onion, garlic cloves, jalapeño, parsley, yogurt, olive oil, and pepper or tomato paste until smooth to create a flavorful base for the chicken.
- Add Spices: Mix in the paprika, Aleppo powder, garlic powder, onion powder, 7 spice blend, coriander powder, turmeric, salt, and sumac into the blended mixture, ensuring an even incorporation of all spices.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken pieces on a parchment-lined baking tray. Use your hands to thoroughly spread the marinade over and under the skin of the chicken pieces, getting into every crevice for maximum flavor infusion.
- Rest and Bake: Let the chicken marinate for 1 hour at room temperature to allow the flavors to penetrate. Then, bake the chicken covered at 425°F (220°C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Finish Cooking: Once baking is complete, remove the cover and either let the chicken cook uncovered to crisp the skin or use the broil setting to achieve a golden, crispy skin finish.
- Prepare the Sauce: For leftover marinade, pour it into a pot over medium heat. Add water to reach your desired sauce consistency, allow it to simmer gently until bubbly, then serve alongside the baked chicken.
Notes
- Marinating time can be extended up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to control spiciness according to preference.
- If Aleppo powder or 7 spice blend is unavailable, substitute with mild chili flakes and a Middle Eastern mixed spice blend respectively.
- Baking covered keeps the chicken moist; removing the cover towards the end crisps the skin effectively.
- Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and for easier clean-up.
- Yogurt in the marinade helps tenderize the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: baked chicken marinade, Middle Eastern chicken, yogurt marinade, spicy chicken bake, sumac chicken, Aleppo pepper recipe
