Name: Grilled Chicken Marinated in Cumin, Lemon and Garlic
Prep time: 9 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 9 h 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

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A Moroccan-inspired grilled chicken dish! Prep time includes 8 hours marinating time.

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ingredients

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

directions

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.

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review by Abby Girl

9/21/2009

We loved this recipe...it had the right blend of spices. I made up the marinade and used it with chicken thighs. I froze the package flat, so it took little effort to thaw it out! I would definately do this one again!

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review by Zetty66

1/14/2008

Add me to the fans!!! I also used only one chicken so just cut the ingredients in half and combined all ingredients in my food processor (less chopping). I also substituted black peppercorns because I couldn't find white. LOVE THIS DISH!!!!!!

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review by lemoncurd

1/15/2005

Wow lovely flavours with out it been to intense. I used 1 chicken only so decreased the spice to 1/4 the quantity Used cracked black pepper instead and then dry fryed it with the other spices so have more controle of the amount you putting in. Subtituted olive oil for canola, added 1/2 the amount added green olives and doted with a small amount off butter...Was yummy Thank you for a gr8 recipe will be making it often.

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tweak by Kylie24

1/23/2003

yum. I used a whole chicken instead of the pieces and roasted it in the oven and served in with a mixed lettuce salad wrapped in tortillas. I didn't use the cinnamon as there was none avaliable where i was and i used black instead of white peppercorns. I will definatly be makig this again

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review by Kylie24

1/23/2003

yum. I used a whole chicken instead of the pieces and roasted it in the oven and served in with a mixed lettuce salad wrapped in tortillas. I didn't use the cinnamon as there was none avaliable where i was and i used black instead of white peppercorns. I will definatly be makig this again

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