Moroccan Marinade For Grilling Chicken Recipes

GRILLED MOROCCAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine oil, scallions, parsley, cilantro, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, turmeric and cayenne pepper in the container of a food processor.
• Process until smooth.
• Rub the mixture on both sides of the chicken breasts and let stand 30 minutes.
• Preheat the grill to medium hot.
• Grill chicken breasts 5-7 minutes on each side, or until done.

A GREAT CHICKEN MARINADE (GREAT GRILLED OR PAN SEARED!)

Steps:

• Recommended: Pound breast to even thickness using a meat pounder, rolling pin, or fist. OR cut large ones in half horizontally to form 2 cutlets (steaks) for each.
• Mix marinade in a ziplock bag (or container in which chicken fits snugly). Add chicken.
• Marinate 3 hours to overnight, though even 30 minutes is effective. (Note 2)
• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, and cook chicken per times below until deep golden (see video). If browning too quickly, lower heat.
• Transfer to serving plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 3 minutes before serving, garnished with parsley and lemon slices if desired.

GRILLED MOROCCAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between 2 pieces of wax or parchment paper and, using a meat mallet, pound to an even ½-inch thickness. (Skip this step if substituting chicken tenderloins.)
• 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 for 5-6 hours.
• Clean grill and preheat to high. Place chicken breasts on grill, spooning marinade over top. Grill, covered, for 2-3 minutes per side. Do not overcook.

GRILLED MOROCCAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pound thicker parts of a chicken breasts with the flat side of a meat mallet to even out their thickness.
• In a medium mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper (about 3/4 - 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper).
• Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag. Pour marinade over chicken and seal bag while pressing out excess air.
• Rub marinade over chicken breasts (and make sure marinade goes between chicken breasts). Transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinate at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
• Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 425 degrees.
• Grill chicken until center registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer, about 4 minutes per side for 6 oz chicken breasts.
• Transfer to plate then cover and keep warm and let rest about 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve warm.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

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

GRILLED MOROCCAN CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Combine all marinade ingredients in large dish with slightly high sides (e.g. a baking dish) and add chicken, rubbing the marinade all over. Refrigerate at least two hours, or as long as overnight. Remove from fridge about an hour before grilling, and grill on hot flame about 10 minutes, turning once.

MOROCCAN MARINADE FOR GRILLING CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a large glass bowl. Add 2 to 4 chicken breasts fillets and stir until they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. To grill, remove chicken from marinade, wiping any excess off. Place breasts on a well-heated grill, and turn them several times during grilling so chicken cooks evenly for about 8 minutes without burning. To broil, line a broiling rack with foil. Remove chicken from marinade, wiping any excess off chicken. Slide rack under a fully heated broiler and cook until done, about 8 minutes, turning several times so that chicken cooks evenly without burning. 150 CALS, 2.6g FAT, 15% CFF (mc) Skinny grilling / by Barbara Grunes, Surrey Books (1995) Barbecue, Lowfat, Diet | McVersion by PATh >[email protected] 12/98 Recipe by: Skinny Grilling by Barbara Grunes Posted to EAT-LF Digest by [email protected] on Dec 13, 1998, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

GRILLED CHICKEN MOROCCAN STYLE

Steps:

• Whisk first 8 ingredients in large glass baking dish. Add all chicken; turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; chill 4 to 6 hours.
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Place marinade-coated chicken on barbecue. Grill chicken until just cooked through, occasionally brushing with any remaining marinade, about 10 minutes per side for breasts and about 12 minutes per side for leg and thigh pieces. Transfer chicken to platter. Sprinkle with parsley.

MOROCCAN-SPICED CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• First, make the yogurt sauce: Combine 1 cup of the yogurt, 1 teaspoon of the garlic, the lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste in a small bowl. Mix well, and chill until ready to use.
• Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the remaining 1/3 cup yogurt, remaining 1 tablespoon garlic, chicken, panko, egg, parsley, olive oil, sugar, paprika, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few generous grinds of black pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly, until incorporated. Using an ice cream scoop or two spoons, form meatballs about 1 1/2-inches in diameter, then place them on a plate or sheet pan until ready to use.
• In a large skillet, heat 1/8-inch olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, fry the meatballs in batches, flipping occasionally, until browned all over and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. (If the meatballs begin browning too quickly or the oil begins smoking, lower the heat.) Transfer the cooked meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate.
• To serve, spread the yogurt sauce in an even layer on a flat platter. Arrange the meatballs on top, and top with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and the pine nuts, if using. Serve hot.