With an essential Moroccan spice blend, Grilled Ras El Hanout Chicken will become a new favorite healthy dinner recipe to throw on the grill. Gluten-free, paleo, and Whole 30 approved, entice the senses of smell and taste with this exotic dish.
The great grilled chicken recipes never have to stop! I’m still seeing people complain about sad, dry, grilled chicken, maybe flavored with some salt and pepper. Do they know that life does not have to be so plain and lackluster? If you’re going to eat meat, let’s not “butcher” it further by the way we cook it. That may have to be my new mission in life. End the sad, dry, tasteless chicken and bring flavor back to the family dinner table!
Trust me, my friends, it does not need to be so sad! Chicken is that blank-slate protein I always talk about. It becomes the spices, herbs, marinate, whatever you use. That’s the first step. Ditch the salt and pepper and bring on the exotic “palate-intriguing” flavors! It’s like vanilla ice cream. Great, but we can make it so much better!
I was actually pretty shocked the other day when my brother requested I only season his piece of salmon with some pepper…that was it! Yes, my mind was blown. I get it though, sometimes we just want to appreciate the pure taste of a simple food. I feel that was about my veggies. But when it comes to chicken and fish…I can’t help myself but get a little wild with the flavors and textures.
His piece of salmon looked so sad with just pepper that I had to throw on some garlic powder; I just couldn’t help myself! Salmon had a buttery rich flavor on its own, but chicken? No. You HAVE TO flavor it up! I felt like a new flavor profile for this chicken and decided to use the full range of my spice cabinet. The Moroccan spice blend, Ras El Hanout, sounded like the perfect mixture of warming and delicious spices for some grilled chicken!
It’s a compilation of many spices and you may think it’s a bit crazy, but rubbing the chicken down with the dry rub is going to be one of the best decisions you make this week to that boring chicken I know you have sitting in the fridge! I really hope you make this Ras El Hanout from scratch, but I know not everyone is a crazy spice hoarder like me, so I do have a suggestion for a bottled mix if you really have to.
This chicken does get a tad better too. We’re topping it with some beautiful Harissa of course! There is NO WAY this chicken will leave you in tears now (maybe tears of joy, but not sadness!) I’m thinking the perfect weeknight summer dinner that should be on your menu this week is this chicken and some of my Harissa Potato Salad!
Grilled Ras El Hanout Chicken
Grilled Ras El Hanout Chicken
With an essential Moroccan spice blend, Grilled Ras El Hanout Chicken will become a new favorite healthy dinner recipe to throw on the grill. Gluten-free, paleo, and Whole 30 approved, entice the senses of smell and taste with this exotic dish.
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 4 Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts
- Ras El Hanout Spice Mix:
- 1 Tsp Ginger
- 1 Tsp Cumin
- 1 Tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Allspice
- 1/2 Tsp Coriander
- 1/2 Tsp Nutmeg
- 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 Tsp Cloves
- 1/4 Tsp Mace (optional)
- Dash of Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- Harissa Sauce (topping)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all the spices and lemon zest. Mix together.
- Rub the Ras El Hanout on the chicken breasts, all sides, and place them on a greased piece of foil (food allergy safety method).
- On a heated grill, grill the chicken over medium-high heat, covered, for about 10 minutes, flip, and cook another 10 minutes of until thoroughly cooked.
- Served with a drizzle of Harissa!
Notes
*My suggested brand of a pre-made Ras El Hanout.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Enjoy this glorious grilled Ras El Hanout chicken! Let’s make a pact to end all boring chicken dinners while bringing the flavor and exotic zest to out family tables! We must leave no chicken behind! Let me see that flavor and spice! Enjoy!
So tell me:
+ What’s your favorite chicken recipe?
+ Have you ever had a Ras El Hanout flavored dish?
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Mother of 3 says
August 3, 2016 at 7:48 amSounds tasteful! Pinned.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 3, 2016 at 9:50 amThank you!
Nikki says
July 25, 2016 at 10:57 amThe sounds and looks absolutely delicious. No boring chicken here. I love the flavor combinations and will definitely be trying this next time we grill chicken. Thanks.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 25, 2016 at 11:56 amIt is so delicious!
Julianna says
July 23, 2016 at 1:20 pmYum! This is a lovely recipe! I have bookmarked it and look forward to trying it! 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 23, 2016 at 1:59 pmFantastic!
Angela says
July 23, 2016 at 1:13 pmThis sounds Fabulous! Pinned 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 23, 2016 at 1:59 pmThanks!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
July 23, 2016 at 12:14 pmI bet this tastes amazing. Moroccan spices are yummy and I never cook with them. I should as we love all spicy and flavorful foods. Thanks for sharing your delicious recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 23, 2016 at 1:58 pmGood thing is it’s not “spicy” 😉
Marla says
July 22, 2016 at 10:56 amHI Rebecca,
Sounds so tasty! I love chicken especially grilled and love all those wonderful flavorful spice you have added. Pinned & tweeted!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 22, 2016 at 1:42 pmGrilled chicken is the best way!
Lindsay Cotter says
July 21, 2016 at 9:08 pmThis is definitely a must make dinner. Love the flavors you’ve used for this chicken!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 22, 2016 at 5:55 amIt is! Thank you!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
July 21, 2016 at 2:54 pmLooks like you brought back flavor indeed! This looks seriously amazing. It’s on my list to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 4:36 pmI’m glad! Thank you!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
July 21, 2016 at 2:33 pmThose seasonings sound good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 2:50 pmThank you!
Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com says
July 21, 2016 at 1:15 pmThe spice blend gives the chicken such a wonderful colour, I definitely want to try it sometime.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 2:49 pmI hope you do!!
Adriana Lopez-Martin says
July 21, 2016 at 12:22 pmI love Mediterranean food and you got me at Ras El Hanout Spice and Harissa yummy ingredients wow¡
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 2:49 pmAlways pleasing flavors, right?
lalaine says
July 21, 2016 at 8:17 amWhat a delicious looking chicken dish! I can just imagine the depth of flavors with all that spices.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 9:49 amTons of deep flavor!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
July 21, 2016 at 3:27 amI absolutely love this Rebecca. I love the whole combination of spices and I love that fact that you’ve made it a simple enough grilled chicken meal, if which Lynne and I are huge fans of!
Pinned!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 6:26 amI hope you get to make this one!! xo
Jessica {Swanky Recipes} says
July 21, 2016 at 1:29 amI have a destination wedding coming up next month so we the bf and I have been eating healthier. We love chicken and are always looking for new, healthy recipes that have a lot of flavor. Can’t wait to try this one!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 6:25 amThis will bring you right to a far off flavor land 😉
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
July 21, 2016 at 12:06 amTerrific! I’ve been making my own ras el hanout for years and it’s such an awesome spice blend, no wonder it translates as “head of the shop”, king of the spice blends!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 6:24 amIt is amazing! Definitely a new blend here!
Tomi Obebe says
July 20, 2016 at 10:52 pmPinned! Great recipe
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 6:24 amThanks!
Kristen @A Mind Full MOm says
July 20, 2016 at 3:37 pmNo bland taste here Rebecca. This is phenomenal!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 4:25 pmNever, never! Thanks, my friend!
Jovita @ Yummy Addiction says
July 20, 2016 at 2:22 pmI am a sucker for new chicken recipes, and this one looks so scrumptious. Moroccan cuisine is truly amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 2:29 pmIt is! I’m always so in love with the amazing spices and flavors used!
Chandice Probst says
July 20, 2016 at 1:45 pmThis looks so incredibly delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 2:07 pmThank you!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
July 20, 2016 at 12:18 pmI’m not sure I’ve ever had anything Moroccan, but I do have all those spices and I’ve been grilling everything, so it might be time to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 2:06 pmYou’ve got to get your Moroccan on!!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
July 20, 2016 at 10:12 amI love that you made your own blend for this Ras El Hanout Chicken.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 2:06 pmIt is a fantastic blend!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
July 20, 2016 at 10:09 amWhat a wonderfully flavorful way to prepare chicken Rebecca! I’ve never had it prepared in this fashion but need to add it to our weeknight mix.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 2:05 pmIt is such an awesome combo of spices!
Raia says
July 20, 2016 at 9:55 amOh, that spice blend sounds amazing! Definitely going to be trying it. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 2:05 pmIt will be a new favorite!
Lisa | Garlic + Zest says
July 20, 2016 at 9:44 amSince we have chicken at least 3 times a week, I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. This looks and sounds fabulous!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 2:05 pmHaha, same here!! Have to keep it interesting!
Christie says
July 20, 2016 at 9:36 amI would adore this dish. I love Moroccan flavors. This is a great recipe to enjoy a healthy meal your taste buds will love.
Lecy | A Simpler Grace says
July 20, 2016 at 9:22 amThis looks delicious Rebecca! You always have some of the tastiest looking photography!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 2:04 pmThank you so much, Lecy!!
Emily @ Life on Food says
July 20, 2016 at 9:20 amChicken definitely needs some spice. This sounds so interesting and delicious. We will have to try soon.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 2:04 pmYou’ll love this version!
Diana says
July 20, 2016 at 8:10 amBest food ever! I love Ras al hanout (I’m from Jordan), and it’s great with grilled chicken. Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 8:23 amAh, then you know how it’s done!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life says
July 20, 2016 at 8:10 amI completely agree that salmon can stay plain but chicken needs some oomph. The only time I leave it plain is if I’m shredding it for salads but there’s always a few spices added to that. I think my favorite chicken dish is with a summer-like marinade (fruit/balsamic) and grilled.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 8:23 amO yea! And I feel like shredding just gives it flavor…magically 😛 Haha!
Ah! Love fruit and balsamic! I love doing a blueberry and balsamic glaze!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
July 20, 2016 at 7:39 amThis is my favourite seasoning at the moment, and it goes so well with chicken. I love the harissa on top too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 8:22 amWe always have to add some harissa in these situations 😉
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
July 20, 2016 at 7:30 amSo much flavor so little time <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 8:22 amBahaha!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says
July 20, 2016 at 6:51 amI bet that coating packs a lot of flavour in. This looks so tasty
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 6:58 amIt’s a great spice rub!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
July 20, 2016 at 6:39 amOne of my favorite spice blends! This looks incredible!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 6:57 amAh, really? I’m surprised!
Mary Ann says
July 20, 2016 at 6:39 amThat looks delicious! I have wanted to try some sort of Moroccan chicken at home for some time. I had a great dinner out one night that was Moroccan, but I had no idea how to duplicate it. I am definitely going to try your recipe. Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 6:57 amThis will be a crowd pleaser for sure! Plus you get to embrace the summer grilling 😉