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Moroccan Chicken Marinade

this recipe is tasty and very simple. i always use it at dinner parties, and it always impresses. you can use beef, lamb or fish instead of chicken. it is a very versatile marinade.

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Ingredients

  • chicken breasts
  • ground cumin
  • cinnamon
  • paprika
  • ground coriander
  • ground cloves
  • ground ginger
  • salt
  • garlic
  • lemon juice
  • olive oil
  • couscous
  • butter
  • lemon, rind of
  • sultana
  • slivered almonds

Preparation

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