GRILLED CHICKEN MARINATED IN CUMIN, LEMON AND GARLIC

Grilled Chicken Marinated in Cumin, Lemon and Garlic image

Provided by yooper

Time 9h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 tablespoons white peppercorns
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons lemon zest, grated
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 (3 lb) chicken, quartered

Steps:

In a skillet, toast peppercorns, cumin, coriander and cinnamon over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Finely grind in small food processor.
Add garlic and 2 teaspoons salt; pulse until paste forms.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Add the onion, zest, juice, oil and parsley.
Add chicken quarters; turn to coat.
Cover, refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Prepare outdoor grill with medium hot coals.
Remove chicken from bowl; scrape off excess marinade.
Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt.
Grill, turning 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through.