Emeril's Moroccan-Style Braised Chicken Thighs with

Name: Emeril's Moroccan-Style Braised Chicken Thighs with Preserved Lemons and Green Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 medium chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 onion, julienned; 3 cloves garlic, slivered; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron threads; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, low sodium canned chicken broth or water; 1 cup pitted mild green olives, such as cerignola, rinsed if salty; Peel of 1 or 2 preserved lemons, to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves; Lemon juice, to taste, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 medium chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 onion, julienned
3 cloves garlic, slivered
2 cinnamon sticks
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron threads
1 1/2 cups chicken stock, low sodium canned chicken broth or water
1 cup pitted mild green olives, such as cerignola, rinsed if salty
Peel of 1 or 2 preserved lemons, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
Lemon juice, to taste, optional

1
In the bottom of a tagine (or, in a heavy Dutch oven), heat the olive oil until hot.
2
Season the chicken thighs on both sides with the salt and pepper, and ground ginger and sear until golden brown on the skin side, 4 to 6 minutes.
3
Turn the chicken thighs to the other side, add the onion and garlic, and continue to cook until the vegetables are wilted, about 4 minutes longer.
4
Add enough broth or water to come halfway up the sides of the chicken pieces.
5
Add the cinnamon sticks, bay leaf and saffron and stir so that the spices are combined with the cooking liquid.
6
Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat so that the sauce simmers, and cook the chicken, turning frequently, until tender, about 1 hour.
7
Add the olives, and lemon peel and continue cooking, uncovered, until very tender and falling from the bone, about 30 minutes longer.
8
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken pieces to a serving platter and cover to keep warm.
9
Increase the heat under the tagine and cook until the sauce is reduced to a thick consistency, about 10 minutes longer.
10
Add, parsley, cilantro and lemon juice to taste, if desired.
11
Discard the cinnamon sticks.
12
Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.

569

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 medium chicken thighs, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Emeril's Moroccan-Style Braised Chicken Thighs with Preserved Lemons and Green Olives 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.

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Emeril's Moroccan-Style Braised Chicken Thighs with Preserved Lemons and Green Olives

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