HOW TO MAKE THE BEST ROASTED CHICKEN EVER! SECRET FAMILY RECIPE

[@blanchetv]

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[@karenseeger3809]

Fabulous recipe. Have made it twice. Going to make it again today.

[@blanchetv]

So glad to hear that! =)

[@daniels.4769]

I made this last night and my husband was so impressed! He’s Jordanian and I’m Mexican so he always gets so shocked when I cook middle eastern food lol he called it something batata I forgot what he said it was but he was very happy! So thank you for the easy and traditional recipes! They’re a great help’ lol

[@Mark-wr1hz]

probably Jaaj (chicken) and potata* (potatoes)

[@exmcgee1647]

Papas= Batata. I speak Arabic and Spanish lol

[@sunset6010]

Your mom is stunningly BEAUTIFUL ! I get the feeling she is a good businesswoman. We all know she is a great mom ! Thank you for sharing your lives with us. Such a high quality, special channel

[@blanchetv]

Thank you so much, your hunch is right, she is so brilliant in so many areas, including business ;)

[@maitrayee22]

Excellent video of Mum & Blanche ! Thank you for the delicious recipe !

[@olgatello5333]

SO SWEET MOM AND DAUGHTER ,COOKING TOGETHER. LOVE TO SEE CLOSE FAMILY

[@jessicagalvez7915]

I love how you bring your mom to your channel and cook together! You guys cook amazing! 😍😍😍

[@unicornvloggers50]

I’ve been meaning to come back and comment. I made this recipe I believe already 4-5 times today will be my next time. This is beyond amazing. I didn’t add the lemons pepper though or thyme and it comes out amazing and moist. Even my daughters ask for seconds! Who would think I took a recipe off off KZbin for something so simple but yet it made a difference. I never bake my chicken any other way anymore. Thank you!

[@blanchetv]

Wow that is wonderful, so happy to hear you love this recipe and that your daughters love it too! Hope you try other recipes on the channel as well ;)

[@Katie-eh4br]

Glad to see mama Vera back! Love your videos with her!! Sahtein ❤

[@admona37]

Thank you for liking our videos. It means a lot to us.

[@marilycalma1604]

Blanche, I love watching you and your mom, you truly are blessed to have her!! Keep the videos coming! :)

[@anafindlay1696]

My grandma made this as well but she added marjoram, thyme,mint and bay leaves. once all the ingredients are ground up and the chicken it's marinated it looked green, we called it "Pollo Verde" it's still on of my favorites ❤️ Next time I'll add tomatoes and the other spices thanks for the delicious recipe!! Your mom it's an amazing cook😍

[@blanchetv]

Your grandmother's version sounds wonderful as well! Hope you like the recipe! =)

[@psw4763]

I was scrolling thru and love chicken recipes. It looks delicious and definitely will try it. I subscribed also. I love the great chemistry of mother and daughter. God Bless

[@blanchetv]

Thank you so much and welcome to our channel! :)

[@psmaureen]

I made this. Delicious!

[@blanchetv]

Awesome! =)

[@wimm1392]

Fantastic Mom, Daughter team. First for me to see chicken prepared like this, it looks delicious. Thanks lady for the good instructions.

[@admona37]

Thank you for your support and your kindness..

[@rackiaa3715]

I got all the ingredients to make this tomorrow. Thank you and your beautiful mom for showing me how to be a better cook! God bless you both and Merry Christmas!

[@blanchetv]

God bless you and enjoy, Merry Christmas to you too!

[@MarkEvanWhite]

Looks and sounds good and fairly simple. I’ll try it soon. Thanks for sharing

[@timmarkowicz779]

Lemon pepper is the best seasoning for grilled chicken ever it's also great with other chicken and fish dishes

[@blanchetv]

Yes indeed my parents would agree with you, they even put it over scrambled eggs! lol

[@peggysue2354]

Beautiful mother and daughter. Awesome meal

[@dayan47]

I love your comments Blance, you ate so honest, funny and descriptive. Your mom is the queen...I love Lebanese food.

[@blanchetv]

Thank you dear!

[@brendaabuomar1585]

Yuuuuumy. 😊 it looks so good. Will definitely prepare it. 👍🙏👌

[@seacoast4950]

Love your videos ladies!! Yes, home grown tomatoes are the best!

[@enryiggins2878]

Aw!! Long love Vera forever!!! Thank you for being a mom to me without even knowing it!

[@blanchetv]

Aww will let her know!

[@mikek545]

Blanch, your mom reminds me of my mom at 2:40 Nothing but love thanks for the video!

[@blanchetv]

Thank you and tell your mom we said hello! =)

[@behzadusername]

Guys you are amazing, I used to make similar chicken, but I should taste your recipe too!

[@beereezee]

That looks really tasty, definitely going to give it a try! Thanks for sharing!

[@mztwixed]

Moms rock! Thank you.

[@mariettehancock3892]

My favorite comfort food😀

[@AnaPaula-wp1pl]

Hello , I’m so happy I found your Chanel , my husband is Jordanian and I love middle eastern food ! Your Chanel is really helpful to me 😘can you please talk about all the middle eastern spices we should have in our kitchen ? Super thank you !

[@blanchetv]

HI Ana, welcome to the channel and great suggestion!! I will add that to my list. In the meantime, you might find this video helpful on spices I like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6CWooVqrL2Npa8

[@aidamusa26]

All thumps up from me and my family 😘 God bless you and your mom!

[@admona37]

Thank you

[@bibikhan5325]

Looks so good. Wow I will make my chicken like yours. Usually I separate the potatoes and carrots in another diet and roast it. Thanks

[@ynotann]

Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe. You are such charming ladies. love from Ann in South Australia.

[@admona37]

Thank you for your support all the way from Australia. You are so nice.

[@peggygraham6129]

I love lemon pepper and can't eat corn on the cob without it!

[@mnazara3982]

Hi, you are incredible, you are like my family; I like to watch your recipes .

[@tinadoueihi889]

Truly enjoy watching your videos, especially with your Mum. Your recipes are similar to my Mum & Aunties Lebanese dishes. Sahtane.

[@admona37]

Thank you Tina. I am glad you enjoy watching our videos.

[@abigailm8772]

If you’re at marshals or home goods grab The gourmet collection lemon pepper for your mom ! Honestly I’ve tried so many different lemon peppers in that one by far is my favorite of all time . New subscribers cannot wait to make some of your recipes for my Palestinian husband .

[@blanchetv]

Hi Abigail, welcome to the channel! You are in the right place, you will cook better than many Palestinians with these recipes lol. Thanks so much for the lemon pepper tip, I will be sure to stock up next time at Marshalls! =)

[@rexg2985]

We got your book! We love the recipes. Where do you get your baking platter?

[@blanchetv]

Thank you so much hope you enjoy it! Here you go: www.amazon.com/dp/B001CDTQ2C/?ref=exp_blanchetv_dp_vv_d

[@loulou32st]

Great video as usually ! Blanche, do you know where I can found your platter dish ? Thanks 😊

[@blanchetv]

Here you go: www.amazon.com/dp/B001CDTQ2C/?ref=exp_blanchetv_dp_vv_d

[@naylahc]

Thanks for the good videos! Can't find the recipe though, is it posted anywhere?

[@blanchetv]

feastinthemiddleeast.wordpress.com/2019/08/22/mamma-veras-mediterranean-roasted-chicken/

[@Sishbadack]

We made this for dinner tonight ! All loved it ❣️ So ease to prepare ❣️ Yes , this is definitely a keeper! Thx you . We love your show ❣️

[@blanchetv]

Wonderful thanks for trying it out and so glad you loved it! ❤️💕

[@snoopyhotsauce8801]

Will definitely be making this dish, can you tell me where you got that nice big platter that went into the oven?

[@michelletarazi7712]

I want to know too.

[@blanchetv]

Got it from Palestine, I will try to figure out how to resell ;)

[@michelletarazi7712]

Looks wonderful! I can’t wait to try this recipe. Where can I buy those great pans to bake in?

[@blanchetv]

They are from Palestine, I will see what I can do about bringing these to the states in the future ;)

[@michelletarazi7712]

blanchetv, my husband is from Gaza. We were last there 20 years ago. Maybe a new side business for you importing these wonderful cookware?😍

[@blanchetv]

@@michelletarazi7712 Oh dear Michelle I truly hope your husband's family is ok!! Yes I am trying to think of a way to sell this cookware here for sure!! ;) xo

[@michelletarazi7712]

blanchetv 🙏🏻

[@janevanskike2101]

I love how it is arranged so beautifully! I live in Kansas and I’m starting to get beautiful tomatoes already!!!

[@blanchetv]

Wonderful--sweet garden tomatoes take this dish to anther level!

[@JMM-lo1wf]

This looks so delicious! Definitely gonna try it 🙂

[@timmarkowicz779]

Hey Blanche, tell your mom that I greatly improved the pepper and egg sandwich I made myself this morning. From now on, I'm calling them Lemon Pepper and Egg Sandwiches!

[@blanchetv]

LOL you tried it!! I will most certainly tell her, it will make her day--thanks for being so adventurous :D

[@loulout9185]

Great video as usual , where did you get your serving tray ? Thanks

[@Righteous1ist]

Looks really good, i want some.

[@w.hishmeh]

Pretty sure the words "Ya Habibi" came out of my mouth when you showed us the cooked platter.

[@blanchetv]

LOL I love that ya habibi!

[@w.hishmeh]

@@blanchetv What do you and your mom think about using sumac in place of lemon pepper for that tangy flavor? I ask because I have an abundance of sumac from Ramallah.

[@blanchetv]

@@w.hishmeh Oh hell yes, sumac would totally work here, no need for paprika if you use it as it will give a nice color too!

[@Something_Found-]

W. Hishmeh love love love SUMAC CHICKEN!

[@blanchetv]

@@Something_Found- Me toooooo! ;)

[@marymorales8609]

Looks very good going to give it a shot! New sub!

[@blanchetv]

Thank you Mary, welcome to the channel and hope you enjoy the recipe! =)

[@israelgregoriojr1672]

YUMMMMMMMMMM

[@celestemoore3959]

I'm going to enjoy this recipe with a few of my added seasonings. Thank you so very much! Celeste, in the ATL

[@blanchetv]

You are so welcome! Hope you enjoy it!

[@flonar1]

I was watching it with a smile on my face from start to finish. You’re a good team! 👍🏻 looks delicious, will try soon. My father and I are huge fan of cumin 😉

[@blanchetv]

Thanks for watching!

[@thomcat850]

Hi there. Are you able to make this great sounding dish in a half sheet pan in stead of a round pan?

[@blanchetv]

Absolutely, so long as the pan is shallow, that way the chicken and potatoes will brown better.

[@thomcat850]

@@blanchetv Thank you. I will let you know when I make this dish!

[@millytorres9777]

Thank you i am going to try this dish.

[@sonialundell6438]

I baked it. It turned out absolutely delicious. Thank you very much for sharing. 😋

[@blanchetv]

Thanks for the feedback and for giving it a try Sonia! ;)

[@morninbreeze]

I love this channel. Thank you both so much for sharing all the delicious recipes from the Mid Easy.

[@rolaalsayegh9714]

Yummmy I’m trying this tomorrow😄

[@nameless-qi9yo]

That looks so good 😀

[@nizarkailani6463]

I volunteer my services as a self claimed professional taster, FREE OF CHARGE !!!, to test all of your food, please FEDEx or UPS to Pasadena, CA.... thank you

[@blanchetv]

LOL that is a unique idea!! :D

[@lauraclinton4195]

Lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dancingkay2604]

Me too😋

[@bftigdd]

Seems delecious , ill try the recipe bit i wouldnt put tomatoes . Taybeen kteer sahteen

[@Bernice-pg9eh]

Recipe looks delicious I will try to make it.

[@justdreadest]

I try this tomorrow

[@volganashahbazi]

Is it possible to cook in that tray in oven because I have one but just use for outdoor parties

[@blanchetv]

Volgana Shahbazi yes not sure what your tray is made of, but the one we use is oven safe. 👍

[@fatenyusuf437]

Do you cover the chicken before putting it in the oven??

[@blanchetv]

Yes with the potatoes--which will cook first on top of the chicken. After 30 minutes, put the chicken above the potatoes and bake 30 minutes more. No need for foil :)

[@yrn5638]

Love you both to death.. Please don't stop your dishes are lovely and easy but the taste is sublime. 🎉

[@blanchetv]

Aww thank you!

[@majestic6303]

Blanche, your mom used allspice. Is it the whole ground allspice or the mixture of 7 spices?

[@blanchetv]

Just ground allspice. We don’t use 7 spices that much.

[@sunset6010]

What is your opinion on clay pot cooking ?

[@blanchetv]

I love it because the flavors blend so beautifully together and you get more caramelization. You can actually put this chicken dish in a claypot too!

[@Nebz77]

We just made this - it was one of the most delicious roast chickens I have ever made. Unfortunately didn’t have lemon pepper but will get it for next time!! Shukran habibi!

[@blanchetv]

Afwan habibtee so glad you liked it, yes the lemon pepper adds a nice kick!

[@celestemoore3959]

LoL, your mom rocks. . . Everything my mom cooked tasted so delicious. I miss her cooking so much. She died 2015. Celeste, in the ATL 💐

[@blanchetv]

Aww so sorry to hear that, may she rest in peace in a place far more beautiful than we all are. Welcome to the channel, hope we can help you create some great food experiences and memories!

[@dancingkay2604]

Mom is awesome ‼️

[@blakebelladonna2580]

How should I go about baking it without the meat? Should I still do the hour or less time?

[@blanchetv]

I would slash the baking by a half, so 30 minutes, though it also depends on the kind of potatoes you use. Some kinds of potatoes require 40 minutes.

[@mangog8277]

Yummy chicken recipe! Iol I thought we were the only ones who used lemon pepper on everything as well!!

[@blanchetv]

Haha welcome to the lemon pepper club! ;)

[@lissyniña]

Thanks, Gotta make this!

[@kng3785]

I think I finally found THE roasted chicken recipe I have been looking for! Thank you! (Love it! I see where you got your vibrant energy from, lol ;) )

[@debraflanagan9355]

It looks delicious and granted I haven't tried it yet but I don't know about the cumin? I put that in a lot of Tex-Mex dishes.

[@blanchetv]

Cumin gives it a nice smoky flavor. It's a very popular spice in middle eastern cuisine as well ;)

[@marymorales8609]

What kind of pans are you using for this dish, can you leave a link? Thanks

[@asul0039]

I love all your videos Blanche! Just wondering if u need to cover it before putting it in the oven to prevent it from drying out?

[@blanchetv]

No need to do that. The beauty of this recipe is that the potatoes serve as the "cover" getting browned and caramelized in the process :)

[@LatinaMuslimAndProud]

I’m crossing my fingers it taste great..... I just made mine and popped it in the freezer as a meal prep !

[@blanchetv]

Hope you like it! ;)

[@msstar7109]

Yummmyyyyy Lovee this💜☀️

[@kyliefan7489]

Yum yum yum!!!

[@amalk9750]

I was just about to search how to make good homemade Mediterranean chicken, and you posted😄 I'm so lucky. I wanted to smoke it on the stove top would you recommend that or is it bad for you? Do you have any tips for that?

[@blanchetv]

We generally don't smoke the meats on the stove top in my family, but here is a good tutorial on how to do this: culinarycraftiness.com/how-to-smoke-meat-on-the-stove-top/

[@amalk9750]

Mounir. Thank you I will try your method. I will purchase a tagine and try it. Sounds delicious.😋

[@edithbendeckvelasquez4742]

for sure I will make it!!! deli ..deli..you both are great!!! love your videos!!! I also I want to buy that beautiful plate that went nto the oven...where can I buy bit??💕💕💕

[@blanchetv]

Thank you dear Edith! That plate is from Palestine, I am trying to figure out how to bring it here! :)

[@tinakuczaj3958]

@@blanchetv i would love one myself

[@Sebmar24]

looks yummy 😋 what’s a lemon pepper?

[@blanchetv]

It a spice mix, containing both pepper, salt and dried lemon ground up together: amzn.to/2LqdJPD

[@nathanfarias1051]

Whereis the potato tahineh recipe your mom mentions ? Ty

[@blanchetv]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZmui3x-at90kLs

[@ferryyusufali6741]

I make this ch every so often my girls call it *Tazaj ch* why God knows:) from they were like 2-3yrs old til now grown up. But I do full ch now will try the cut pieces...thanks

[@sisterspooky]

Where do we find a pan like that to roast it in? I don’t own anything that size.

[@lynnybee888]

😍luv ur mom😍 regards from Ohio😍

[@blanchetv]

Hi Lynd, mamma says hello!! ;)

[@majestic6303]

1/2 cup lemon juice 7-8 cloves garlic 1/2 cup olive oil Fresh thyme - 1 tbsp (dry 1 tsp) 1 tsp paprika Salt 1 tsp lemon pepper Sprinkle of allspice Sprinkle of cumin *Potatoes- Put everything except the allspice

[@hawakarshe7904]

Yummy yummy 👍

[@danijelakelava6602]

This is awsome.😄😍😘😃😊

[@yettaloyd507]

Amazing. What brand of olive oil do you use. You ladies are beautiful

[@blanchetv]

Thank you! This is my favorite olive oil of all time, kind of pricey, but I call it liquid gold - that's why my mom didn't want to waste any lol: amzn.to/2MInU3S

[@nathanfarias1051]

Could you tell us how much weight in chicken ?

[@blanchetv]

1 1/2 pounds @2:56

[@issaissa]

HATAAIT BIG LIIIIIIKE

[@blanchetv]

LOLOL

[@danijelakelava6602]

I Will have a time to make it.😄😍😘😃😊

[@ey6002]

روعۃ احلی عيلۃ

[@tammyhans1720]

I love your cooking shows! My grandparents came to this country about 1910 from Syria, and I grew up eating and cooking many of these wonderful foods. I really like the round stainless steel baking pans that you use. Do you know where I could find some of those pans to purchase? Thanks so much!

[@blanchetv]

Thank you! Here you go: amzn.to/34xUrQ3

[@tammyhans1720]

blanchetv Thanks so much!❤️

[@tinakuczaj3958]

@@blanchetv is this the pan you baked the chicken on ?

[@bibikhan5325]

When you bake it in the over do you wrap aluminum foil over to voter dish?

[@blanchetv]

No need for foil :) Cover the chicken with the potatoes--which will cook first on top of the chicken. After 30 minutes, put the chicken above the potatoes and bake 30 minutes more.

[@music19691000]

I use lemon pepper😁

[@joandmo152]

Do you cover this in the oven or leave it uncovered?

[@blanchetv]

Place the slices of potatoes over the chicken.Place the tomatoes over the potatoes. Place in the preheated oven and bake the chicken and potatoes for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, take the potato slices and place under the chicken, and bake for another 30 minutes, so now the chicken will brown.

[@leal5049]

Your mom is so beautiful. I will definitely be making this soon.

[@admona37]

thank you so much for your kind words.

[@MsBiz888]

Do you cover it with foil for the whole hour or not?

[@blanchetv]

The potatoes act as the foil, nature's foil :) So bake it 30 minutes with potatoes on top. Then after 30 minutes put the chicken over the potatoes and bake for another 30 minutes.