North African Spiced Chicken

Submitted by CaliforniaJan

"From Bobby Flay, these chicken breasts are rubbed with an African-inspired spice blend and grilled."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 pinch cayenne powder
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• canola oil

directions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
2. Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Brush both sides of fish fillets or chicken breasts with oil. Rub 1 side of the chicken breasts with the rub and grill, rub side down, until golden brown and a crust has formed, about 4 minutes. Flip over and continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes.

Reviews

[lee.caprarola]

I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and cooked them in the oven (too much snow piled up to get to the gas grill). I cooked them at 425 for 25 minutes, then put them under the broiler for 2 1/2 minutes to brown the spice topping, which turned out to be just right. Good combination of spices but the recipe called for way too much salt for my taste. I would def make it again but would use 1/3 or perhaps 1/2 the amount of salt the recipe calls for.

 

[loof751]

Just delicious! Great combination of spices; I used a generous pinch of cayenne and we really enjoyed the warmth it gave. Thanks for sharing a great recipe! Made for the Best of 2013 event, recommended by NorthwestGal

 

[Annacia]

We've been busy doing some house fix up's (new flooring and paint) so this easy, quick and yummy dish was very welcome. I'm sorry that I missed this in the last ZWT round but It was very much enjoyed in Feb with saffron garlic rice and green beans. :D

 

[alligirl]

So simple and FULL of flavor, this is a real winner! My propane was out ( :-( ) but I just used the GF grill without putting the lid down, flipping them once. The spice blend is perfect for the region! Thanks for sharing, CaliforniaJan!

 

[Pesto lover]

I made this chicken as part of a North African brunch. The flavor was fantastic, though I thought it might be overpowering when I read the recipe. Not at all. Not one piece was left and I tripled the recipe. Thanks for sharing the recipe.