Chicken With Lemon, Cumin, And Mint

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lemon, zest of, removed with a vegetable peeler
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup lemon oil or 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely shredded
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika, preferably hot
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4 boneless chicken thighs, halved lengthwise
• lemon wedge, for serving

Recipe

• 1 stir together the zest, lemon juice, lemon oil, 1 tablespoon of the mint, half the garlic, the paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper with a fork, in a large bowl.
• 2 add the chicken and turn to coat.
• 3 let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
• 4 preheat the broiler.
• 5 place the chicken on the broiler pan and broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat, turning once, for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and just cooked through.
• 6 transfer the chicken to a platter, garnish with the lemon wedges, sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon mint and garlic, and serve.
• 7 to make 1 cup lemon oil, put a cup of extra virgin olive oil, olive oil, grapeseed oil, or vegetable oil in a jar with 3 tablespoons of finely grated lemon zest. cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 3 weeks, shaking occasionally. pour through a strainer and transfer to a jar. discard the zest and refrigerate the oil.