North African Lemon-garlic Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 medium lemon, quartered lengthwise
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons 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

Recipe

• 1 place the quartered lemon in a glass measuring cup and cover with plastic wrap.
• 2 microwave on high for 3-4 min, or until the skin is soft and juice is released.
• 3 set aside to cool.
• 4 place garlic in a small microwave-safe cup and pour in the olive oil. cover with plastic wrap.
• 5 microwave on high for 1 min or until the garlic is soft.
• 6 when the lemon is cool enough to handle, scrape away the flesh and pith with a teaspoon, and discard.
• 7 place the peel, lemon juice, garlic with oil and all remaining ingredients (except chicken) in a blender or food processor.
• 8 blend until a wet paste forms.
• 9 place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag and spoon the marinade over the chicken.
• 10 seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
• 11 heat the grill or grill pan to medium high.
• 12 place the chicken on the grill, skin side down and grill for 4-5 minute.
• 13 turn the chicken over and grill for another 4-5 min, or until the juices run clear when pierced.