Tyler uses whole spices and a special technique to cook a whole chicken, Moroccan-style, then pairs it with apricot, onion and almond couscous!Subscribe to #discoveryplus to stream more of #TylersUltimate: http://discoverypl.us/2NeKVgd. Get the recipe ▶ https://foodtv.com/3lj7hMuSubscribe to Food Network ▶ http://foodtv.com/YouTubeFried chicken, burgers, spaghetti and meatballs – if you're going to have only one recipe for these crowd-pleasing classics, it might as well be the ultimate – Tyler's Ultimate.Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10!Brick Chicken with Apricot CouscousRECIPE COURTESY OF TYLER FLORENCELevel: IntermediateTotal: 5 hr 15 minPrep: 15 minInactive: 4 hrCook: 1 hrYield: 4 to 6 servingsIngredients2 tablespoons cumin seed2 tablespoons whole coriander2 cinnamon sticks1 teaspoon sweet paprika1 teaspoon cayenne1 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 cup olive oil1 lemon, juiced1 whole free-range chicken (3 pounds), split (see directions below or have butcher split chicken for you)Extra-virgin olive oilMint Yogurt Dressing. recipe followsApricot Couscous, recipe followsMint Yogurt Dressing:1 1/2 cups plain yogurt1/2 bunch chopped fresh cilantro leaves1/2 bunch fresh mint leaves2 green onions, green parts only2 tablespoons honey1 lemon, juicedExtra-virgin olive oilSalt and pepperApricot Couscous:Extra-virgin olive oil1 small red onion, small dice1/4 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped1/4 cup whole almonds toasted, coarsely chopped1 cup couscous1 1/2 cups chicken stock, warm1/2 teaspoon lemon zest2 scallions green parts only1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped plus leaves for garnishKosher salt and freshly ground black pepperDirectionsToast cumin, coriander and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over low heat until fragrant. In a clean spice grinder or coffee grinder, blend spices until fine. Add the toasted spices to a bowl with paprika and cayenne. Season with kosher salt. Stir in the olive oil and lemon juice. Prepare chicken by splitting it down the back and removing the backbone, breast bone and rib cage. Lay the chicken out flat and rub the blended spices all over. Marinate for up to 4 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat a large cast iron skillet (or other heavy oven-proof pan) over medium-high heat. When hot, add a 2 count of extra-virgin olive oil and place the chicken skin side down in the pan. Cover it with a second cast iron pan (you could also use a more traditional foil-wrapped brick) immediately so the skin doesn't have time to contract. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until chicken is golden brown and has a nice crust. Finish cooking in the oven for a further 20 to 25 minutes. Internal temperature between the leg and thigh should register 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, when cooked through. Serve with Mint Yogurt Dressing and Apricot Couscous. Mint Yogurt Dressing:While chicken is cooking, combine yogurt, cilantro, mint, green onions, honey, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a blender. Blend until mixture is fully combined and has a smooth consistency. Apricot Couscous:Yield: 4 to 6 servingsIn a medium saucepan add a 2 count of extra-virgin olive oil. Add the red onion, apricots and almonds and saute gently over low heat until translucent and slightly fragrant. Add the couscous then dump in the warm chicken broth. Stir with a fork to combine, add lemon zest and cover. Let sit for 10 minutes, then uncover and add the scallions, mint, and cilantro. Fluff again with a fork. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Serve family-style on a large platter and garnish with fresh cilantro. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows.▶ FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp▶ WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com▶ FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com▶ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork▶ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork▶ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork#TylersUltimate #TylerFlorence #FoodNetwork #BrickChicken #ApricotCouscous Tyler Florence's Brick Chicken with Apricot Couscous | Tyler's Ultimate | Food Networkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG6ap2knMrg