Moroccan Chicken Marinade Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 850 g chicken breasts; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika (bit less if using HOT paprika); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 500 g instant couscous; 40 g butter; 1 lemon, rind of, grated; 1/4 cup sultana; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Servings: persons

850 g chicken breasts
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika (bit less if using HOT paprika)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
500 g instant couscous
40 g butter
1 lemon, rind of, grated
1/4 cup sultana
2 tablespoons slivered almonds

1
Mix cumin, cinnamon, paprika, coriander, cloves, ginger, salt, garlis, lemon juice, olive oil well.
2
Slice the chicken into whatever size piece you prefer, remembering that the larger the piece, the longer the cooking time.
3
Marinate the chicken in the spice mix for at least 5 mins - works best if left overnight for flavours to develop.
4
Then fry chicken or BBQ it, whatever!
5
Prepare instant cous cous as per directions on packet, then once cooked, use a fork to fluff the couscous with the butter.
6
Add the sultanas, lemon rind and almonds to the couscous mix.
7
Serve the chicken on the cous cous.
8
The chicken pieces also make a great addition to a green salad.
9
Add some chick peas to really impress.

527

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 850 g chicken breasts, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika (bit less if using HOT paprika), and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken Marinade 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.

Moroccan Chicken Marinade

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