Moroccan Spiced Chicken Paillards
Infuse your weeknight dinner with vibrant flavors and enticing aromas by preparing Moroccan Spiced Chicken Paillards. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple chicken breasts into a dazzling dish, thanks to a bold blend of warming spices like paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric. The chicken is pounded thin for faster cooking and a tender texture, then seared to perfection for a golden, flavorful crust. Finished with a burst of fresh lemon zest and parsley, this dish is as refreshing as it is satisfying. Serve it with a dollop of creamy yogurt or spicy harissa for an added layer of richness, and pair it with warm flatbread or a crisp salad for a complete meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe offers a perfect balance of convenience, savoriness, and Moroccan-inspired flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 unit lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- optional yogurt or harissa for serving
Instructions
Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of approximately 1/4 inch.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Rub both sides of each chicken paillard with olive oil and then generously sprinkle the spice mixture over both sides of the chicken, pressing gently so the spices adhere.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the chicken paillards for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from the skillet and set aside to rest for a few minutes.
While the chicken rests, zest the lemon and chop the parsley finely. Mix the lemon zest and parsley together in a small bowl.
Serve the chicken paillards topped with the lemon-parsley garnish. Optionally, serve with a side of yogurt or harissa for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1515 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.0 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 585 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 2921 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 220.1 g | 440% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 544 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
