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Spice-rubbed chicken

Inspired by Sabrina Ghayour; home to simple, vibrant and flavourful fuss-free recipes with an emphasis on Persian and Middle Eastern flavours and delicious ingredients and techniques from around the world.

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Ingredients

  • Serves 4.

  • 12g garlic, peeled, finely chopped

  • 6g ground marjoram

  • 6g coriander seeds

  • 4g ground coriander

  • 2g chilli flakes

  • 2g ground black pepper

  • ½ lemon, zested, juiced

  • 3g sea salt

  • 60ml olive oil

  • 4 chicken breasts, skinned

  • Adults need around 2000Kcal/8400kJ a day

    Typical values per portion: Energy 1297kJ/310Kcal

Method

  • 1. Make a marinade by adding garlic, spices, salt, lemon zest and juice, salt and oil to abowl and mixing well.

  • 2. Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts and massage into the chicken. Place in asealed container and leave in the fridge overnight.

  • 3. Preheat oven to 220°C.

  • 4. Preheat a baking tray. Place the chicken breasts on the tray and cook for 15 mins, oruntil the core temperature reaches 75°C. The chicken should be nicely charred andbrowned. Rest for a couple minutes before serving.