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Moroccan Wings with Herb Couscous

recipe from bbc good food for morocco

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Ingredients

  • chicken wings
  • maple syrup
  • harissa
  • cumin seed
  • orange
  • lemon
  • couscous
  • mint
  • coriander
  • preserved lemons
  • olive oil
  • greek yogurt

Preparation

  1. 1heat the grill to high
  2. 2put the chicken wings into a large roasting tin and grill for 15 minutes , turning halfway , till golden
  3. 3meanwhile mix the maple syrup , harissa and cumin with the zests , half of the orange and lemon juices and some seasoning
  4. 4pour over the wings , shake to coat , then return to the grill for another 15 minutes till browned and sticky , turning once
  5. 5while the chicken is grilling boil the kettle for the couscous
  6. 6splash the remaining orange and lemon juice over the couscous then pour in enough boiling water just to cover
  7. 7clingfilm the bowl then set aside for 10 minutes
  8. 8roughly chop the herbs
  9. 9fluff the couscous , fold through the herbs , preserved lemon , 1 tbsp oil and some salt and pepper
  10. 10serve with the wings and a spoonful of yogurt , swirled with harissa if you like a bit more heat