Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Paillards
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Paillards is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat grill pan over moderate heat until hot.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat grill pan over moderate heat until hot.
Meanwhile, simmer all sauce ingredients except butter in a 1-quart saucepan, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
Set aside while cooking chicken.
Cook cumin, paprika, and pepper in oil in a small skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Transfer to a small bowl, reserving skillet for sauce (do not clean).
Brush some spiced oil on 1 side of each paillard, then sprinkle with some salt.
Arrange 2 paillards in grill pan, oiled sides down, and brush tops with some of spiced oil, then sprinkle with some salt.
Grill 2 minutes, then turn over and grill until just cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
Transfer to a platter and cover with foil.
Grill remaining paillards in same manner, transferring to platter.
Pour sauce through a medium-mesh sieve into reserved small skillet, discarding solids.
Add any juices from chicken accumulated on platter to sauce and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat, then add butter and swirl skillet until butter is just incorporated.
Season sauce with salt and spoon over chicken.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.