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Moroccan Chermoula Chicken
Chermoula chicken is made with tender chicken thighs and a North African marinade filled with fresh herbs, spices, and lemon juice.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 393 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Moroccan
Ingredients
- 2 lbs bonesless chicken thighs
- 1 cup red chermoula (See Below)
- 3 lemons
Red Chermoula
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads
- 2 small preserved lemons
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 1 1/2 tsp ras el hanout
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
Red Chermoula
- Grind the saffron threads in the palm of your hand, or in a mortar and pestle (preferred). Mix with 2 tablespoons of warm water in small bowl. Let sit and allow saffron to bloom and draw out as much color as possible. It should be a deep ruby red.
- Slice preserved lemons into quarters, then scoop out the pulp. Discard any seeds, save rind for other use. Roughly chop pulp and place in a bowl with remaining ingredients. Stir through saffron water and use as marinade, basting sauce or relish for seafood and chicken dishes.
Cup of Yum
Chicken
- Place the chicken in a bowl. Rub the chermoula all over the chicken. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Slice the lemons in halves. In a skillet over medium high heat pan roast the lemons cut side down for several minutes until charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spray 9x13" baking dish with cooking spray or oil. Transfer marinade and chicken to baking dish. Arrange in single layer and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, pour lemon juice over chicken and place under broiler for 5 minutes to slightly char the top.
- Serve with rice of choice and vegetables. Spoon pan juices over chicken.
Nutrition Information
Calories
393kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
220mg
(73%)
Sodium
773mg
(32%)
Potassium
667mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
472IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 220mg | 73% |
| Sodium | 773mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 667mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 472IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.