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Sunday, May 24, 2015

Grilled Moroccan Chicken With Curried Couscous

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seed
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seed
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seed
  • 1 tablespoon dry crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons sweet hungarian paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime peel
  • 1 (3 lb) roasting chickens, quartered, backbone removed
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 (10 ounce) package couscous

Recipe

  • 1 for harissa:.
  • 2 toast caraway, coriander, and cumin seeds in medium skillet over medium heat until slightly darker in color, stirring occasionally. about 5 minutes. cool completely. grind cooled spices and dried crushed red pepper in mortar with pestle or spice grinder to fine powder. add oil and garlic; grind to smooth paste. stir in paprika and salt. (can be made 3 days ahead. cover and refrigerate.).
  • 3 for chicken and dressing:.
  • 4 whisk 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon harissa, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and lime peel in small bowl. rub mixture over all sides of chicken pieces. place chicken in 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. cover and marinate overnight.
  • 5 whisk remaining 1/2 cup oil, 3 tablespoons lime juice, and pinch of sugar in medium bowl to blend. season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (dressing can be made 1 day ahead. cover and refrigerate.).
  • 6 preheat barbeque (medium-low heat). grill chicken until cooked through, turning and repositioning occasionally for even cooking, about 45 minutes total. let stand at room temperature.
  • 7 for couscous:.
  • 8 bring chicken broth and curry powder to boil in heavy small saucepan. stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. fluff couscous with fork and transfer to platter. place chicken atop couscous. serve, passing dressing and remaining harissa alongside.

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