Chicken in Moroccan Style Recipe

Name: Chicken in Moroccan Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 each chicken cut in serving pieces; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 7 each garlic cloves; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons ginger; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons ginger; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch saffron threads; 3 large onions grated; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup olives ripe, pitted

Servings: persons

2 each chicken cut in serving pieces
2 tablespoons kosher salt
7 each garlic cloves
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons ginger
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch saffron threads
3 large onions grated
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup olives ripe, pitted

1
Rub the chicken pieces well with a mixture of the salt and 4 of the garlic cloves, finely chopped.
2
Let stand 1 hour for flavors to penetrate then wipe off the garlic salt.
3
Mix the oil, ginger, turmeric, pepper and saffron, and rub the chicken pieces with this mixture.
4
Put them in a large bowl with any remaining oil mixture and marinate, covered and refrigerated for 8 hours or overnight.
5
To cook, put the chicken pieces in a large pot with the onion, remaining garlic, coarsely chopped, butter chicken broth and 2 cups water.
6
Simmer until tender, about 40 to 45 minutes.
7
Remove chicken and rapidly boil the liquid down to a thick, rich sauce, stirring frequently.
8
Add the olives and pickled lemon slices, replace chicken, and reheat in the sauce.
9
Serve with couscous or rice pilaf and a bowl of extra pickled lemons.

1741

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 each chicken cut in serving pieces, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 7 each garlic cloves, 1 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Moroccan Style falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken in Moroccan Style

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