North African Lemon-Garlic Chicken
- 1 medium lemon, quartered lengthwise
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 4 boneless chicken breast halves, with skin on
- Place the quartered lemon in a glass measuring cup and cover with plastic wrap.
- Microwave on high for 3-4 min, or until the skin is soft and juice is released.
- Set aside to cool.
- Place garlic in a small microwave-safe cup and pour in the olive oil. Cover with plastic wrap.
- Microwave on high for 1 min or until the garlic is soft.
- When the lemon is cool enough to handle, scrape away the flesh and pith with a teaspoon, and discard.
- Place the peel, lemon juice, garlic with oil and all remaining ingredients (except chicken) in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until a wet paste forms.
- Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag and spoon the marinade over the chicken.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
- Heat the grill or grill pan to medium high.
- Place the chicken on the grill, skin side down and grill for 4-5 minute.
- Turn the chicken over and grill for another 4-5 min, or until the juices run clear when pierced.
lemon, garlic, olive oil, mint, salt, ground pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, saffron thread, allspice, chicken breast halves
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/north-african-lemon-garlic-chicken-193250 (may not work)