Lebanese roast chicken and toum

90 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add plain yogurt to a bowl.
  2. 2Squeeze lemon juice into the bowl.
  3. 3Add olive oil to the bowl.
  4. 4Add 7 spice to the bowl.
  5. 5Add paprika to the bowl.
  6. 6Add oregano to the bowl.
  7. 7Add turmeric to the bowl.
  8. 8Add onion powder to the bowl.
  9. 9Add salt to the bowl.
  10. 10Mix all the ingredients well to form the seasoning paste.
  11. 11Place the Cornish hens in a baking dish.
  12. 12Pour the seasoning paste over the Cornish hens.
  13. 13Massage the seasoning paste into the chicken, ensuring all parts are coated.
  14. 14Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  15. 15Cook at 400 dege F for 1 hour covered.
  16. 16Add garlic cloves to a blender.
  17. 17Add a pinch of salt to the blender.
  18. 18Add two tablespoons of plain yogurt to the blender.
  19. 19Add one egg white to the blender.
  20. 20Blend the ingredients for 1 minute.
  21. 21Slowly add 3/4 cup of oil and blend until thick to make the garlic sauce.
  22. 22Remove the cover from the Cornish hens.
  23. 23Pour the garlic sauce over the Cornish hens.
  24. 24Cook for another 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked all the way through.
  25. 25Serve the baked Cornish hens with fries.
  26. 26Serve with garlic sauce.
  27. 27Serve with flatbread.

Ingredients

  • 2 Cornish hens
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 1 lemon
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Paprika
  • Oregano
  • 7 spice
  • Turmeric
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 egg white
  • 0.75 cup oil

Equipment

baking dishbowltongsblenderoven

Tips

  • Clean your chicken very well with vinegar and lemon juice, rinse well, and dry.