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	Podcast:		Cooking with Paula McIntyre
	Episode:		Grilled Chicken, Harissa and Carrot Quinoa Salad
	Category:		Arts
	Duration:		00:10:58
	Publish Date:		2024-08-17 10:30:00
	Description:		Harissa 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 shallots, chopped 1 tablespoon cooking oil Zest and juice 1 orange 50ml sherry vinegar Pinch cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 50ml good olive oil or good local rapeseed oil Cook the chillis, garlic and shallot in the cooking oil until soft and golden. Add the spices and cook for 30 seconds. Add the orange juice and zest and sherry vinegar and cook until it the liquid has evaporated. Blend with the olive oil to a smooth puree. Check seasoning. Carrot Quinoa 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon oil 200g quinoa, rinsed in cold water 600ml vegetable stock 175g coarsely grated carrot Cook the onion in the oil until soft and then add the stock. Bring to the boil and add the quinoa. Place a lid on top and gently simmer for about 20 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Add the carrot and replace lid. Leave for a further 10 minutes. Mix up with a fork and add a couple of teaspoons of the harissa and any resting juices from the chicken. Grilled chicken 8 boneless chicken thighs, skin on Oil for brushing Salt for seasoning Heat a grill pan or barbecue until hot and brush the chicken with oil and season with salt. Place skin side on the grill and cook until golden and crispy. Flip over and cook on the other side until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a tray to rest for 10 minutes and brush the top with some harissa. Serve the chicken on the quinoa with more harissa on the side.
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