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Chermoula Chicken

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๐Ÿ— This Moroccan Chermoula Chicken recipe features authentic spices and fresh herbs to create a flavorful, aromatic meal.
๐Ÿ‹ The vibrant chermoula marinade paired with charred lemons offers a deliciously zesty and tender chicken dish perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

– 1 cup red chermoula sauce

– 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads

– Warm water to soak the saffron threads until they release color

– Pulp of 2 small preserved lemons seeds removed and roughly chopped

– 4 cloves minced garlic

– 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves

– 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

– 2 tablespoons olive oil

– 1 tablespoon lemon juice

– 1 1/2 teaspoons harissa

– 1 teaspoon kosher salt

– 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

– 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

– 3 lemons sliced in halves for pan-roasting

– Chicken thighs

– Cilantro and parsley

– Olive oil

Instructions

1-Prepare the marinade by blending all the herbs and spices.

2-Coat and marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.

3-Roast in the oven at 400ยฐF for 30 minutes covered.

4-Broil for 5 minutes to crisp up.

5-Rest and serve with sides.

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Notes

๐Ÿ‹ Marinate chicken at room temperature for best flavor absorption.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Char lemons to add a smoky, tangy zest that complements the spices.
๐ŸŒฟ Use fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley to enhance the authentic Moroccan taste.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Marinating time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Marinating, baking, broiling, pan roasting
  • Cuisine: Moroccan
  • Diet: Omnivore

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 393 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 47 g
  • Cholesterol: 220 mg