Grilled Moroccan Chicken With Curried Couscous - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    Harissa
    1 tablespoon caraway seed
    1 tablespoon coriander seed
    1 tablespoon cumin seed
    1 tablespoon dry crushed red pepper
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    2 garlic cloves
    3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
    1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    Chicken and Dressing
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1/2 cup olive oil
    5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
    1 teaspoon finely grated lime peel
    1 (3 lb) roasting chickens, quartered, backbone removed
    1 pinch sugar
    Curried Couscous
    1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
    1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
    1 (10 ounce) package couscous
Preparation
    For Harissa:
    Toast caraway, coriander, and cumin seeds in medium skillet over medium heat until slightly darker in color, stirring occasionally. about 5 minutes. Cool completely. Grind cooled spices and dried crushed red pepper in mortar with pestle or spice grinder to fine powder. Add oil and garlic; grind to smooth paste. Stir in paprika and salt. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
    For Chicken and Dressing:
    Whisk 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon harissa, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and lime peel in small bowl. Rub mixture over all sides of chicken pieces. Place chicken in 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and marinate overnight.
    Whisk remaining 1/2 cup oil, 3 tablespoons lime juice, and pinch of sugar in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
    Preheat barbeque (medium-low heat). Grill chicken until cooked through, turning and repositioning occasionally for even cooking, about 45 minutes total. Let stand at room temperature.
    For Couscous:
    Bring chicken broth and curry powder to boil in heavy small saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork and transfer to platter. Place chicken atop couscous. Serve, passing dressing and remaining harissa alongside.

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