Moroccan Spiced Chicken Under A Brick

Name: Moroccan Spiced Chicken Under A Brick
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (3-4 lb.), backbone removed, butterflied; 4 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste

“If you have around 45 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Moroccan Spiced Chicken Under A Brick might be a great gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 31g of protein, 39g of fat, and a total of 488 calories. This recipe serves 4. For $1.55 per serving, this recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Only a few people really liked this main course. Head to the store and pick up cayenne, ground cumin, pepper, and a few other things to make it today. 2 people have made this recipe and would make it again. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoonacular score of 42%, this dish is solid. Similar recipes include Moroccan-spiced Chicken, Moroccan Spiced Chicken, and Moroccan Spiced Chicken and Squash.”

total: 45 min
effort: Easy
serves: 4
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 4

Chicken3-4 lb., backbone removed, butterflied3 lb
Garlic cloves4
Cilantro leaves¼ cup
Sea salt2 tsp
Lemon zest1 tsp
Saffron threads¼ tsp
Olive oil4 tbsp
Paprika1 tbsp
Ground cumin1 tsp
Pepper½ tsp
Cayenneor¼ tsp

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Method preview

19 steps · 45 min

1
Combine garlic, cilantro, one teaspoon salt, lemon zest and saffron in a mortar with pestle.
2
Smash to a paste.
3
Add 3 tablespoons olive oil and stir to combine.

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