Moroccan Chicken Marinade

16 ingredients
9 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix cumin, cinnamon, paprika, coriander, cloves, ginger, salt, garlis, lemon juice, olive oil well.
  2. 2
    Slice the chicken into whatever size piece you prefer, remembering that the larger the piece, the longer the cooking time.
  3. 3
    Marinate the chicken in the spice mix for at least 5 mins - works best if left overnight for flavours to develop.
  4. 4
    Then fry chicken or BBQ it, whatever!
  5. 5
    Prepare instant cous cous as per directions on packet, then once cooked, use a fork to fluff the couscous with the butter.
  6. 6
    Add the sultanas, lemon rind and almonds to the couscous mix.
  7. 7
    Serve the chicken on the cous cous.
  8. 8
    The chicken pieces also make a great addition to a green salad.
  9. 9
    Add some chick peas to really impress.

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