Persian marinated chicken

Name: Persian marinated chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 Chicken thighs; Olive oil 4 tbsp; 2 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp salt; ¼ tsp paprika; ¼ tsp cayenne - optional; ¼ tsp cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon allspice; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 garlic clove; 1 tbsp honey; lemon; parsley - for garnish

9 steps

Prep:10minCook:15min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:55:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories874.8 kcal (44%)

Total Fat71.6 g (102%)

Carbs14.4 g (6%)

Sugars9.2 g (10%)

Protein43.4 g (87%)

Sodium1376.1 mg (69%)

Fiber1.7 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

4chicken thighs

4 Tbspolive oil

2 tspturmeric

1 tspsalt

¼ tsppaprika

¼ tspcayenne

optional

¼ tspcinnamon

¼ teaspoonallspice

¼ tspblack pepper

1 Tbsphoney

Instructions

Step 1

Pour the olive oil into a non-metallic dish and then add in the turmeric, salt, paprika, cayenne (if using) cinnamon, allspice, and pepper. Mix together to create a paste.

Step 2

Slice up the garlic clove, add to the spice paste and mix well.

Step 3

Add the chicken fillets and turn to coat.

Step 4

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the refrigerator for 15 minutes before cooking.

Step 6

Place a heavy-based frying pan, skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and let it get hot.

Step 7

Remove the chicken from the marinade, pushing off any bits of garlic.

Step 8

Place the chicken breasts flat into the frying pan and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook for a further 3 minutes or until cooked through.

Step 9

Brush the chicken with honey and served garnished with chopped parsley and lemon slices