Moroccan grilled chicken with preserved lemon

Ingredients

• 1 small chicken, jointed into barbecue pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 preserved lemon, washed and chopped, skin and pith only
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground saffron or turmeric
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp crushed chilli

For the dipping sauce

• 4 tbsp coriander, chopped
• 4 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 3 spring onions, finely chopped
• 3-4tbsp lemon pickling brine

Preparation method

1. Trim the chicken pieces neatly and combine with the rest of the marinade ingredients in a roomy bowl. Cover loosely and leave in a cool place for a few hours, overnight if possible.
2. Preheat the grill or barbecue. It should be moderately hot. Shake the excess moisture off the chicken joints and grill until the juices run clear, test through the thickest part with a skewer. Meanwhile combine the ingredients for the dipping sauce, and leave to infuse.
   
   Technique: Jointing chicken
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3. Serve the grilled chicken with the dipping sauce on the side.