Spiced Chicken With Almond Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Spiced Chicken With Almond Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 None chicken drumsticks; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp mild paprika; 1/4 cup lemon juice, plus 2 tbsp; 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil; 1/2 cup aioli or mayonnaise; 1/2 cup blanched almonds, lightly toasted; 7 oz couscous; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 (13.5 oz) can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed; 1/2 None medium red onion, finely chopped; 2 None medium tomatoes, finely chopped; 2 tsp lemon zest; 1 None mini cucumber, finely chopped

Servings: persons

8 None chicken drumsticks
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp mild paprika
1/4 cup lemon juice, plus 2 tbsp
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1/2 cup aioli or mayonnaise
1/2 cup blanched almonds, lightly toasted
7 oz couscous
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 (13.5 oz) can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 None medium red onion, finely chopped
2 None medium tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tsp lemon zest
1 None mini cucumber, finely chopped

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Combine chicken, garlic, cumin, paprika, 1/4 cup lemon juice, cilantro and oil. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 20 mins to marinate. Arrange chicken in a single layer in a roasting pan. Roast for 30 mins, or until golden brown and cooked through.
3
In a food processor, process aioli, almonds and remaining lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.
4
Place couscous in a large heatproof bowl. Stir in 1 cup boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 5 mins, or until liquid is absorbed. Using a fork, fluff to separate grains. Stir in parsley, beans, onion, tomatoes, lemon zest and cucumber. Season.
5
Serve chicken with couscous salad and almond mayonnaise.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 8 None chicken drumsticks, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp mild paprika, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chicken With Almond Mayonnaise 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Chicken With Almond Mayonnaise

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Variations & substitutions

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