LEMON-CUMIN CHICKEN

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Zest of 1 large lemon
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Four 4- to 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 packed cups fresh mint leaves (about 1 large bunch)
1 packed cup baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Cook's Note)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 a large lemon)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Vegetable oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • For the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper flakes until smooth. Add the chicken and toss until coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. (Can also be made in a resealable plastic bag.)
  • For the pesto: In a food processor, blend the mint, spinach, cheese, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper until chunky. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until smooth.
  • Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Spray the grill lightly with vegetable oil cooking spray. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Discard the marinade. Grill the chicken until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Place on a platter and serve with the pesto.

Benjamin kavalo
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This is one of my favorite recipes.


Hadeed Jan
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I will definitely be making this dish again.


Neco Arc
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal.


cody Painter
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I love the way the lemon and cumin flavors work together in this dish.


eyad ahmed
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


mary marubayashi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Chidiebube
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I made this dish for my friends and they all raved about it.


Jaime Douglass
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout.


Chloe Bentman
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I love the crispy skin on the chicken.


ABHAY GHARTI
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I've tried several different lemon cumin chicken recipes and this one is by far the best.


Ernest Aigbavbiere
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Chiefe Adaobi
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I made this dish for dinner last night and my husband loved it. He said it was the best chicken he's ever had.


Bd world
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken in my fridge and this dish is a great way to turn it into a delicious meal.


Nicole Fagan
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I've made this dish for my family and friends several times now and it's always a hit.


Mdrasel “হাসান মাহমুদ রাসেল” Driver
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I love the tangy flavor of the sauce in this dish. It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Nkarafat badboy
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out tender and juicy.


md meraz
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Val Slepcikova
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and juicy and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Monir Ahmed
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I made this dish last night and it was so easy to make. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.


Sonny Simpson
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This lemon cumin chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful and the sauce was delicious. Even my picky eater loved it!