Grilled Moroccan Chicken
Grilled Moroccan chicken with warm spices—easy enough for a weeknight, special enough for guests.
Foto: Once Upon a Chef
Ingredients
- 1½ to 1¾ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts ((or chicken tenderloins))
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Steps
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Place chicken breasts between 2 pieces of wax or parchment paper and, using a meat mallet, pound to an even ½-in (13-mm) thickness. (Skip this step if substituting chicken tenderloins.)
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Mix all ingredients except chicken together in a small bowl or measuring cup. Place pounded chicken breasts inside a 1 gallon zip-lock bag. Add marinade to the bag, press air out and seal shut. Massage marinade into the breasts until evenly coated. Place the bag in a bowl in the refrigerator (to protect against leakage), and let the chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 5 hours or overnight.
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Clean grill and preheat to high. Place chicken breasts on grill, spooning marinade over top. Grill, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Do not overcook.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (17% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| to 1¾ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts | 1.5 | - | - |
| extra-virgin olive oil | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| salt | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| sugar | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| garlic | 3 cloves | - | - |
| paprika | 2 teaspoons | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 8.000 |
| ground cumin | 1 teaspoon | Rp 70.000/kg | Rp 350 |
| ground coriander | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground ginger | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground turmeric | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground cinnamon | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| cayenne pepper | 0.125 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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