Arabian Nights Grilled Herbed Chicken

This is the main course to the middle eastern feast, Arabian Nights Grilled Herbed Chicken. When I found it on my search I thought it was a good recipe to experience Arabian herbs and cooking style. I found this recipe on http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Arabian_Nights_Grilled_Herbed_Chicken. I was very exited to begin.

Assembled Ingredients 

The ingredients were fairly basic and in small quantity. I was pleased when I found that I wouldn't have to go to twenty stores to find the right spices.

Butterflied Chicken 

I have never butterflied a chicken before and it was not an experience that I found entertaining. Using sharp kitchen scissors, I cut the spine and breast bone out of the chicken. It was a very messy and strange process.

Rub 

The rub was very simple, consisting of plain yogurt, fennel, flat leaf parsley, and black pepper. It did not have much of a smell but it tasted rather fresh.

Prepared Chicken

The rub was spread through out the chicken and in the skin as well. I have experimented with rubbing butter in spices and massaging it inside the skin, this allowed the butter to carry the spices through the chicken. I think a similar concept is happening here.

Cooked Chicken 

The recipe did not specify actually cooking the chicken so I put it in at 350 for 30 minuets and then checked it and raised it to 375 for another 30 minuets.

Dinner is Served 

The chicken was cooked well and it had a good moisture. My only criticism is that it had very little taste from the rub. It felt like it was missing something. I would've added salt and paprika, just something to give it an extra kick. I do think that the yogurt and herbs added great moisture to the chicken. I still think that this is a great recipe, just taste the rub and add your preference.