Aromatic-Spiced Grilled Chicken Recipe
Grilled chicken is lovely with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon, yet some days have you desiring something so much more exotic, aromatic, and spicy.
Servings 4 people
Calories 639kcal
Cost 10
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken thighs skinless & boneless
- 2 shallots minced
- 4 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 tbsp. fresh ginger minced
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. allspice
- ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp. turmeric powder
- ½ tsp. fennel powder
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper optional
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Fresh cilantro to garnish
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Grind all of the ingredients, except for the chicken, water, and olive oil, in a mortar and pestle until you get a smooth paste.2 shallots, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, 1 tsp. ground cumin, ½ tsp. allspice, ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon, ½ tsp. turmeric powder, ½ tsp. fennel powder, ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- Add the water and olive oil while whisking; season to taste.¼ cup olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, ¼ cup water
- Coat the chicken with the marinade making sure every piece is covered. Marinate for 2 to 12 hours.2 lbs. chicken thighs
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
- Serve topped with fresh cilantro.Fresh cilantro to garnish
Nutrition
Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 571mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 4mg