Mathbi Chicken (دجاج مضبي) Recipe
Half chicken rubbed with spices and cooked to order over our hot grill ( Takes up to 25 minutes)
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the halved chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Spice Rub
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to create a paste.
- 3
Rub the Chicken
Generously rub the spice mixture all over the chicken halves, ensuring to get under the skin for extra flavor.
- 4
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
- 5
Grill the Chicken
Place the chicken halves skin-side down on the grill. Cook for about 10-12 minutes.
- 6
Flip and Finish Cooking
Flip the chicken and continue grilling for another 10-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 7
Rest and Serve
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
