Ingredients:
1 tablespoon caraway seeds, crushed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (3 lb) whole broiler-fryer chickens
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 cup apple juice
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix together the first 7 ingredients; set aside.
Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
Brush the chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Reserve 2 tablespoons rub mixture for later use.
Rub chicken with remaining rub mixture.
Roast chicken in a 375F oven for 20 minutes.
While chicken is roasting: Add sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and reserved rub mixture to a mixing bowl; toss to coat.
Pour apple juice into the roasting pan around the chicken.
Add the potatoes.
Continue to cook uncovered for 40-55 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 180-185 and potatoes are tender.
Let chicken stand, covered, for 10 minutes before carving.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 95 min.