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Grilled Moroccan Chicken Citron

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  • Servings: 4-6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 25m
    • The following recipe serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 6 pounds whole chickens (2 whole, cut into quarters)
  • 4 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons minced parsley (fresh)
  • 3 tablespoons minced cilantro (fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Saffron threads (1 pinch)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon red chili flakes
  • 2 lemons, juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Mince the herbs and the lemon zest.

  • Step 2: Combine chicken with all remaining ingredients making sure each piece of chicken is evenly covered with the seasoning mixture. Let sit over night in refrigerator.

  • Step 3: Clean the grill off with a grill brush and a towel. Heat grill on a high setting for 5 minutes.

  • Step 4: Place chicken on grill, reduce heat to medium and turn the chicken over every 2 minutes. This will insure even cooking.

  • Step 5: Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook the chicken for another 10 - 15 minutes. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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