Aleppo-spiced chicken

By: James Tanner From: Market Kitchen

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Prep time:
50 mins, plus overnight soaking
Cook time:
1 hr
Serves:
4

Furkeeh, a distinctive green wheat grain, accompanies James Tanner's spiced roast chicken, which comes from Aleppo located in northern Syria

Ingredients

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Method

1. Soak the furkeeh overnight.

2. Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6. Using a sharp knife, cut a slit across the chicken legs and breast, and insert the garlic cloves

3. Rub the Aleppo spice mix all over the chicken and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

4. Scatter the onions over the base of a casserole dish and pour in the white wine.

5. Place the chicken on top, cover with kitchen foil and roast for 30 minutes, basting occasionally.

6. Remove the kitchen foil, add the nuts and dried fruit and roast for a further 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to rest.

7. Drain the soaked furkeeh and place in a saucepan with the chicken stock. Simmer gently until tender. Drain off the excess stock and add the sliced onions, meat juices from the roasting pan and the fresh basil. Season to taste.

8. Carve the chicken and serve straight away with the furkeeh.

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