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Roast Chicken Charmoula.

6 Chicken Breasts

3 garlic cloves

1 piece gingerroot

1/2 cup packed fresh coriander leaves    

1/3 cup packed fresh parsley leaves

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin   

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon salt 

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/3 c extra virgin olive oil

3 tbsp lemon juice

Chop garlic with ginger in a food processor.

Chop in coriander & parsley.

Blend in paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, cinnamon.

Blend in oil and lemon juice.

Spread over chicken, place in ceramic or glass dish, cover and marinate 1-2 hours in refrigerator.

Absolutely delicious results on the barbeque OR bake on a baking sheet at 375 F for 30 minutes and then cover with foil and roast for 10-15 minutes longer.

Chef's Note:

Charmoula is a kind of relish-marinade of finely sliced or torn herbs with various names, the name is derived from the word meaning “to tear lightly.”

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