Spicy Tunisian Charmoula Chicken with Preserved Lemon
A flavorful North African chicken dish
This dish combines spicy Tunisian charmoula with tangy preserved lemon, creating a robust and aromatic flavor profile perfect for any occasion.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Charmoula Marinade
For the Chicken
For the Preserved Lemon Relish
Preparation
Marinating the Chicken
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, combine cilantro, parsley, preserved lemon, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Coat Chicken
Rub the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it's well-coated.
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
Preparing the Relish
Mix Relish Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix the preserved lemon with red onion, lemon juice, and olive oil.
⚠ Important: Make sure to rinse preserved lemons if they are heavily salted.
Meld Flavors
Stir well and let sit for at least 15 minutes to meld flavors.
Set Aside
Set aside for serving.
Cooking Process
Grill Chicken
Preheat the grill to medium-high. Grill marinated chicken skin-side down first until cooked through and charred.
Make Relish
Mix preserved lemon and ingredients as noted in preparation. Let sit.
Check Doneness
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Timing & Heat Guide
Marination: 1 hour (or overnight) Grilling: 25-30 minutes Heat Guide: • Grilling Chicken: Medium-high heat • Keeping Chicken Warm: Low heat
Plating & Serving
Spicy Tunisian Charmoula Chicken with Preserved Lemon
Spicy Tunisian Charmoula Chicken with Preserved Lemon
Plating & Serving
Place the grilled chicken on a serving platter, spoon preserved lemon relish over each piece, and garnish with additional cilantro.