Lebanese Chicken with 7-Spice

Name: Lebanese Chicken with 7-Spice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken, skin on, bone-in thighs and legs (see notes, for boneless, skinless options ); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt (use 1 teaspoon salt per pound of chicken plus an extra 1/2 teaspoon for the onions); 1-2 teaspoons cracked pepper; 2 tablespoons Lebanese 7-spice ( see below); 1 extra-large red onion, sliced into 1/2 inch wedges; 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped; 1 tablespoon preserved lemon, chopped (totally optional); 1 lemon, sliced thinly; —-; 1/4 cup Marcona almonds, or slivered almonds or pinenuts; parsley for garnish; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cardamom

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:50min

Lebanese Chicken with 7-spice, caramelized onions, almonds, and roasted lemon. A simple flavorful Lebanese-inspired dinner, with only 15 minutes of hands-on time. See notes for grilling!

Updated at: Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:40:08 GMT