Grilled Moroccan Chicken

🧂 Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts*
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic ((3 cloves))
• 1 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, (plus more for serving)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Pound thicker parts of a chicken breasts with the flat side of a meat mallet to even out their thickness. 

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper (about 3/4 - 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper). 

3. 3

   Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag. Pour marinade over chicken and seal bag while pressing out excess air. 

4. 4

   Rub marinade over chicken breasts (and make sure marinade goes between chicken breasts). Transfer to refrigerator and allow to marinate at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.

5. 5

   Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 425 degrees. 

6. 6

   Grill chicken until center registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer, about 4 minutes per side for 6 oz chicken breasts. 

7. 7

   Transfer to plate then cover and keep warm and let rest about 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve warm.