Lemon Chicken With Cilantro and Olives (Poulet M'charmel) Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken With Cilantro and Olives (Poulet M'charmel)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large onions, finely chopped; 3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 bunch fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 lemons, juice of; ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 ½ cups water; 3 lbs roasting chickens, cut into pieces; 1 preserved lemon, finel sliced; 5 12 ounces olives

Servings: persons

2 large onions, finely chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 lemons, juice of
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups water
3 lbs roasting chickens, cut into pieces
1 preserved lemon, finel sliced
5 12 ounces olives

1
Mix onion, half the cilantro and parsley, the spices, salt and half the lemon juice and olive oil.
2
Dilute with water to make a sauce.
3
Rub some of the sauce over the outside of the chicken.
4
Place chicken in a large cooking pan.
5
pour the rest of the mixture around the meat, cover and simmer over medium heat for 30 to 45 minutes.
6
Turn occasionally and add more water if necessary.
7
When chicked cooked through, add the remaining cilantro and parsley and pour over the remaining lemon juice.
8
Leave to simmer hard for a few more minutes to thicken the sauce.
9
Arrange chicken on a dish and garnish with slices of preserved lemon and olives.

1133

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large onions, finely chopped, 3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped, 1 bunch fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken With Cilantro and Olives (Poulet M'charmel) 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.

Lemon Chicken With Cilantro and Olives (Poulet M'charmel)

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