Moroccan grilled chicken
Barbecued chicken is a perennial summer favourite, but you can cook this under the grill, too. Serve with flatbreads or couscous.
Ingredients
- 1 small chicken, jointed into pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 preserved lemon, washed and chopped, skin and pith only
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp crushed chilli flakes
For the dipping sauce
- 4 tbsp chopped coriander
- 4 tbsp chopped parsley
- 3 spring onions, finely chopped
- 3-4 tbsp preserved lemon brine
Method
Trim the chicken pieces neatly and combine with the rest of the marinade ingredients in a roomy bowl. Cover loosely and leave in a cool place for a few hours, overnight if possible.
Preheat the grill or barbecue. It should be moderately hot. Shake the excess moisture off the chicken joints and grill until the juices run clear, test through the thickest part with a skewer. Meanwhile combine the ingredients for the dipping sauce, and leave to infuse.
Serve the grilled chicken with the dipping sauce on the side.
Recipe Tips
Preserved lemons are now widely available from large supermarkets, but you can make your own following this .
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