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Grilled Moroccan Chicken with Curried Couscous

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

Harissa

1

tablespoon caraway seeds

1

tablespoon coriander seeds

1

tablespoon cumin seeds

1

tablespoon dried crushed red pepper

2

tablespoons olive oil

2

garlic cloves

3

tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika

1

1/2 teaspoons salt

Chicken and dressing

2

tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil

5

tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided

1

teaspoon finely grated lime peel

1

2 3/4- to 3-pound chicken, quartered, backbone removed

Pinch of sugar

Curried couscous

1

3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth

1

1/2 teaspoons curry powder

1

10-ounce package plain couscous

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Preparation

  1. Harissa

    Step 1

    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. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

  2. Chicken and dressing

    Step 2

    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.

    Step 3

    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. DO AHEAD Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

    Step 4

    Preheat barbecue (medium-low heat). Grill chicken until cooked through, turning and repositioning occasionally for even cooking, about 45 minutes total. Let stand at room temperature.

  3. Couscous

    Step 5

    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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