Best Moroccan Chicken Marinade Recipes

MOROCCAN CHICKEN MARINADE

Moroccan Chicken Marinade image

This recipe is tasty and very simple. I always use it at dinner parties, and it always impresses. You can use beef, lamb or fish instead of chicken. It is a very versatile marinade.

Provided by Bek Waterhouse

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

850 g chicken breasts
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika (bit less if using HOT paprika)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
500 g instant couscous
40 g butter
1 lemon, rind of, grated
1/4 cup sultana
2 tablespoons slivered almonds

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.

MOROCCAN MARINADE FOR GRILLING CHICKEN

Moroccan Marinade for Grilling Chicken image

A nice fresh marinade for the grill. Utilizes fresh citrus with the earthy flavors of cumin and paprika.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories Lemon

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup lowfat chicken broth
16 ounces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

Steps:

Mix all ingredients in a large glass bowl. Add 2-4 chicken breast fillets and stir until they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Grill or broil chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.6, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 145.2, Sodium 340.2, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 50.2

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