Chicken Chermoula

M y Chicken Chermoula recipe is a delightful fusion of bold flavours and nourishing ingredients. This dish, perfect for a wholesome dinner, marries the succulent tenderness of chicken breasts with a vibrant chermoula marinade – a zestful blend of lemon juice, garlic, and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices.

Whether you choose to pair it with nutty quinoa simmered in a savoury bouillon or the wholesome goodness of brown basmati rice, this recipe promises a feast that's as nutritious as it is delicious.

Accompany your Chicken Chermoula with a side of oven-roasted vegetables like courgettes and peppers to complete this balanced, healthful meal that serves two.

Ingredients

1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (reduce this if you like milder food)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
Ground black pepper
2 skinless, boned, chicken breasts

Method

Mix all ingredients, except for the chicken, together in a bowl to make the marinade.
Cut several slashes in each chicken breast and rub the marinade into the meat.
Cover the chicken and place in the fridge for 2 hours (or at least 30 mins).
Take out and grill at a medium heat for around 10 - 15 minutes or until the meat is cooked and the juices run clear, turning the chicken over halfway through.
Cook the quinoa / rice and veg whilst the chicken is grilling.
Slice the breast and spread on top of the quinoa and surround with roasted veg.