Moroccan chicken sautéed with charmoula sauce – Poulet à la chermoula

Atsuko

June 5, 2023

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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

Bring a taste of Morocco to your kitchen with ease! Charmoula sauce, a traditional Moroccan marinade bursting with fresh parsley, coriander, garlic, and spices, transforms ordinary chicken into an aromatic delight. Simply coat the chicken with this vibrant sauce and pan-fry to perfection. It’s a quick and simple way to enjoy bold, exotic flavors—perfect for spicing up your weeknight dinners!

Expense

💵 💵

Preparation

30 mins

Baking time

Rest time

Ingredients

1 Portions

Metric Imperial

150 g

Chicken breast or thigh
Olive oil (appropriate amount)
7.5 g

*Parsley
3.75 g

*Coriander
1.25 ml

*Garlic cloves
1.25 ml

*Ginger
3.75 ml

*Cumin powder
3.75

*Paprika powder
7.5 ml

*Lemon juice
18.75 ml

*Olive oil
*Salt, to taste
*Pepper, to taste

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

For 4 people

600 g chicken breast or thig
Olive oil: Appropriate amount for cooking

For the Charmoula Sauce:

*30 g parsley (2–3 tablespoons)
*15 g coriander (2 tablespoons)
*2 garlic cloves
*1 teaspoon ginger
*1 tablespoon cumin powder
*1 tablespoon paprika powder
*2 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1/2 lemon)
*5 tablespoons olive oil

How to make it:

1/ Finely chop the parsley and coriander. Mince the garlic and ginger.

2/ In a large bowl, combine all the seasonings marked with *. Mix well to prepare the charmula sauce.
5/ Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, then add them to the bowl with the sauce. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.

6/ Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight. (If you’re short on time, you can skip this step, but it’s recommended when using chicken breast as it helps to tenderise the meat.)

7/ Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the chicken breasts, and fry both sides.

Tips for Perfect Charmoula Dishes

🌟 Perfect Pairings: Enjoy with Moroccan-style couscous or white rice for a satisfying meal.
🍅 Flavor Boost: Try it with the Moroccan-style tomato and paprika salad from my other recipe—it’s a fantastic match!
🍗 Versatile Charmoula: Works beautifully with chicken thighs, and it’s just as delicious on fish dishes too.
🌶️ Don’t Worry About the Heat: Paprika powder adds vibrant color and flavor but isn’t spicy, so it’s perfect for everyone.
🌿 No Coriander? No Problem!: If coriander isn’t available or you prefer not to use it, parsley works perfectly.