How to Make BBQ Moroccan Chicken in the Oven

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a similar flavor.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat while thighs are often cheaper.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while sour cream is more affordable.

Chop about 1 to 2 tablespoons of cilantro and add to a bowl.

Grate 3 to 6 cloves of garlic and add to the bowl.

Add 1 red onion (substituted for brown onion) to the bowl.

Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of paprika and some cayenne pepper to the bowl.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix everything together.

Cut 2 pounds of chicken breast into large bite-sized chunks.

Marinate the chicken in the mixture for a couple of hours.

Spread the marinated chicken on a baking sheet in a thin layer.

Broil the chicken in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, keeping an eye on it to avoid overcooking.

Chop 1/3 cup of salted and roasted cashews as a garnish.

Remove the chicken from the oven and garnish with the cashews.

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