Roasted Chicken Al-Kabsa

There are few written records to help us trace the development of Saudi Arabian cooking. In addition to our knowledge of the available foodstuffs, however, we can find three major influences that shaped the food and the cultural values shown in Saudi cooking: the nomadic Bedouin, the ancient Arabian dominance of the spice routes, and the food restrictions given in the Qu'uran. Al-Kabsa is considered a national dish from Saudi Arabia. This is my tasty adaption of a recipe found on http://arabicbites.blogspot.com. I serve this with Saudi Carrot Basmati Rice and fresh salad.

Ingredients

•     1 whole baby chicken, cut into 4
•     3 tablespoons olive oil
•     1/8 teaspoon turmeric
•     1/2 teaspoon baharat (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix)
•     1/2 teaspoon kabsa spice mix (Saudi Kabsa Spice Mix)
•     salt
•     3 cilantro, springs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.  De-skin the chicken.
3. Season with spices and olive oil.
4. Place in a roasting pan and into the oven for 40-50 minutes.
5. Garnish with cilantro and serve with Recipe #369045 or basmati rice.
6.  Enjoy!