Root Down Moroccan Roasted Chicken

Moroccan roasted chicken is a dish known for its aromatic blend of North African spices, often including cumin, coriander, and turmeric, frequently paired with ingredients like preserved lemon. At Root Down, the Moroccan Roasted Chicken is served with charred broccoli, harissa carrot, medjool date, a lentil salsa verde, preserved lemon yogurt, and black tahini. This main course is priced at $27.

Locals often identify Root Down as one of the best restaurants in the Denver LoHi area, and this dish is a frequently praised item. Diners note that the chicken is tender and juicy, with seasoning that goes all the way through, avoiding the sponginess found in lesser preparations. The combination of sweet dates, spicy harissa carrots, and tangy lemon yogurt creates a complex flavor profile. The dish's quality and global flavors lead to comparisons with other notable chicken entrees in Denver, such as the Harissa Roasted Chicken at Safta, the Harissa Chicken at El Five, and the signature rotisserie chicken at Work & Class.