Chicken and Harissa Root Vegetables Roast chicken is the perfect holiday dish as is, but here’s a twist, harissa paste. Harissa is a Middle Eastern ingredient that is perfect for adding smokiness and heat to your dish. It is found in either jars, cans or in a tube in many grocery stores. Or, look for it as a dried spice mixture in the spice section. Preparation Time: 20 minutesRoasting Time: 1 hour and 10 minutesStanding Time: 15 minutesServes 4 4 tsp (20 mL) olive oil1.5 kg Ontario Chicken1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano leaves1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper1/2 tsp (2 mL) sweet smoked paprika or regular paprika1 head Ontario Garlic2 Ontario Carrots, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces2 Ontario Parsnips, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces2 unpeeled Ontario Potatoes, cut into large bite-size pieces1 Ontario Onion, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) rings2 cups (500 mL) peeled chunks (1-inch/2.5 cm) Ontario Rutabaga2 tbsp (25 mL) bottled harissa paste Drizzle 2 tsp (10 mL) of the oil over chicken. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, pepper and paprika. Rub chicken with hands to coat evenly with spices all over the breast, legs and wings. Tie legs together with twine if you like. Place chicken breast side up on rack on large rimmed baking sheet. Roast in 400°F (200°C) oven for 35 minutes. Meanwhile, leaving peel on garlic, separate into cloves; place in large bowl. Add carrots, parsnips, potatoes, onion and rutabaga. Add remaining oil and harissa paste; stir to coat. Add vegetables to baking sheet; spread in single layer. Roast for 15 minutes. Stir vegetables; roast 20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear when meat thermometer reaches 180°F (82°C) when inserted into the thickest part of thigh. Remove chicken and garlic to cutting board; let stand 15 minutes. For crispier vegetables; return to oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Carve chicken, squeeze roasted garlic out of skin and serve with vegetables. Tips: If using dry harissa seasoning use 3 to 4 tsp (15 to 22 mL) as they vary in taste. If you like, squeeze roasted garlic out of skin prior to serving. Nutritional Information:1 ServingPROTEIN: 34 gramsFAT: 23 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 33 gramsCALORIES: 480FIBRE: 5 gramsSODIUM: 775 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
Chicken and Harissa Root Vegetables
