Lebanese Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 600g whole chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- A good squeeze of lemon
Optional dressings
- 1 tbsp toasted pinenuts
- 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and/or mint
- Squeeze of fresh lemon
Preparation
Trim off excess skin from the chicken thighs and discard. Pat them dry with kitchen paper and cut a few bone deep scores on both sides. Set aside.
Put all the marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add the chicken thighs one at a time, rubbing the marinade on both sides and into the scores. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours or longer if you have time.
Grill on a high heat for 8-10 minutes on each side. Adjust cooking time based on the size of the thighs.
Tips
Double the marinade to prepare more chicken thighs.
This dish is easy and delicious, perfect for a picnic.
