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.
Last Step:
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๐ Marinate chicken at room temperature for best flavor absorption.
๐ฅ Char lemons to add a smoky, tangy zest that complements the spices.
๐ฟ Use fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley to enhance the authentic Moroccan taste.
- 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
