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Grilled Chicken Marinated in Cumin Lemon and Garlic

a moroccan-inspired grilled chicken dish! prep time includes 8 hours marinating time.

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Ingredients

  • white peppercorns
  • cumin seeds
  • coriander seed
  • ground cinnamon
  • garlic cloves
  • kosher salt
  • onion
  • lemon zest
  • lemon juice
  • canola oil
  • parsley
  • chicken

Preparation

  1. 1in a skillet , toast peppercorns , cumin , coriander and cinnamon over medium heat , stirring , until fragrant , about 1 minute
  2. 2finely grind in small food processor
  3. 3add garlic and 2 teaspoons salt
  4. 4pulse until paste forms
  5. 5transfer to a large bowl
  6. 6add the onion , zest , juice , oil and parsley
  7. 7add chicken quarters
  8. 8turn to coat
  9. 9cover , refrigerate 8 hours or overnight
  10. 10prepare outdoor grill with medium hot coals
  11. 11remove chicken from bowl
  12. 12scrape off excess marinade
  13. 13sprinkle chicken with remaining salt
  14. 14grill , turning 20 to 25 minutes , or until cooked through