Chicken Breasts With Charmoula Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts With Charmoula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 1/3 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves, plus 8 sprigs (optional) for garnish; 1/3 cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves; 7 tablespoons olive oil; Grated zest of half an orange; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Fresh-ground black pepper; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/3 pounds in all); 2 plum tomatoes, diced (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/3 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves, plus 8 sprigs (optional) for garnish
1/3 cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
7 tablespoons olive oil
Grated zest of half an orange
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 teaspoon salt
Fresh-ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/3 pounds in all)
2 plum tomatoes, diced (optional)

1
In a small frying pan, toast the 1 tablespoon paprika with the cumin over low heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Put in a blender and puree with the garlic, cilantro leaves, parsley, 6 tablespoons of the oil, the orange zest, lemon juice, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Leave in the blender.
2
Put 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick frying pan over moderate heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Brown 5 minutes. Turn; cook until just done, 4 to 5 minutes longer. Blend the sauce to re-emulsify; serve over the chicken. Sprinkle with the tomatoes and top with the cilantro sprigs.
3
Wine Recommendation: A white with a bit of sweetness, like an Oregon pinot gris, will play off the spicy sauce nicely.

438

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 cloves garlic, smashed, 1/3 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves, plus 8 sprigs (optional) for garnish, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts With Charmoula falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Breasts With Charmoula

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