Description
Grilled Ras El Hanout Chicken is a Moroccan-inspired dish featuring tender chicken marinated in a spiced yogurt blend and grilled to perfection for a smoky, aromatic flavor.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp Ras El Hanout spice blend
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
Fresh parsley or mint, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, Ras El Hanout, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt to form a marinade.
- Add chicken to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off.
- Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until charred and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
- Transfer to a platter, garnish with herbs, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Overnight marination yields the best flavor.
- Adjust spice level by adding cayenne or chili flakes to the marinade.
- Serve with couscous, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
