Chicken Chermoula Recipe

Name: Chicken Chermoula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: Chicken ingredients; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons oil; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped; 1 kg skinless chicken thigh; Salsa ingredients; 2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon minced mild onion; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon preserved lemons or 1 teaspoon lemon rind; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

Chicken ingredients
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons coriander leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 kg skinless chicken thigh
Salsa ingredients
2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced mild onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon preserved lemons or 1 teaspoon lemon rind
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1
Salsa:
2
Mix all ingredients in a bowl, seasoning to taste: chill.
3
Chicken:
4
In a frying pan, gently fry onion and garlic in a little of the oil for 4 to 5 minutes. Do not allow the garlic to burn.
5
When the onion is translucent, add all the spices and cook for 3 to 4 minutes over a medium heat. Stir constantly. Remove from the heat.
6
Stir in the lemon rind and fresh herbs and allow to cool.
7
Stir in the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 3 hours (over night if possible).
8
Cook chicken in a non stick frying pan or on the BBQ (grill).

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken ingredients, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 3 tablespoons oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chermoula 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 Chermoula

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