Poulet Roti a l'Algerienne (Algerian Roast Chicken)

Poulet Roti a l'Algerienne

Poulet Roti a l'Algerienne (Algerian Roast Chicken) from Algeria.

Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted. Native name preserved: Poulet Roti a l'Algerienne.

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Measurement system
Prep
10 min
Cook
1 hr 30 min
Rest
None
Total
1 hr 40 min
Difficulty
Medium
Spice
Mild
Cost
Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
Poulet Roti a l'Algerienne (Algerian Roast Chicken)

About

Poulet Roti a l'Algerienne (Algerian Roast Chicken) is listed as chicken from Algeria. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.

What you'll need

10 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.

0 of 10 ready
4 servings

Ingredients

Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.

Steps

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Step 2

    Mix water, onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a roasting dish. Add chicken; turn until well coated with mixture.

  3. Step 3

    Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour 30 minutes.

    90 min

Nutrition

Per serving · estimate

Calories
280 kcal
Protein
20.4 g
Carbs
5.1 g
Fat
19.7 g
Saturated fat
3.1 g
Fibre
0.9 g
Sugar
1.5 g
Sodium
379 mg

Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.

Allergens

Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.

  • No major allergens flagged in the structured ingredients.
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Nut-free

Adapt this recipe

The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.

Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 10 November.

Substitutions

  • onion → shallot

    Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.

  • garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion

    1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.

  • chicken → tofu

    Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish.

Tips

  • Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

History & culture

Inspired by the original

Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Questions about this recipe

Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.

How long does Poulet Roti a l'Algerienne (Algerian Roast Chicken) take?

1 hr 40 min all in — 10 min prep, 1 hr 30 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Medium.

How spicy is it?

Mild.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

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What equipment do I need?

Oven, Mixing bowl.

How much salt do I put in?

The recipe lists Salt at to taste.

What can I use instead?

onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. chicken → tofu. Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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