Name: Moroccan Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on); 1 large onion (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Salt and pepper (to taste); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 1/2 cup green olives (pitted); 1 preserved lemon (rinsed and thinly sliced); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chicken broth; Lemon wedges (for serving)

Moroccan Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemon

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Moroccan Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemon is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken pieces cooked with a mix of spices, olives, and preserved lemon. The preserved lemon adds a unique tangy and slightly salty flavor to the dish, while the olives provide a nice briny contrast. It is often served with couscous or rice.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Moroccan

Calories: 607

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Ingredients

8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
1 large onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
1/2 cup green olives pitted
1 preserved lemon rinsed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
Lemon wedges for serving

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Method

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear them in the hot oil until browned on both sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, ginger, and cinnamon. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Return the chicken to the skillet and add the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Stir in the green olives, preserved lemon slices, cilantro, and parsley. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Moroccan Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemon hot, garnished with additional cilantro and parsley, and with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 38gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 223mgSodium: 661mgPotassium: 581mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 674IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg

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