Melly'S Braised Holiday Chicken With Olives, Lemon

Name: Melly'S Braised Holiday Chicken With Olives, Lemon And Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken Marinade; 8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons ras-el-hanout; 2 tablespoons dried cilantro; 1 zest of 1 lemon (save for juice); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Chicken Braise; 1/4 cup black olives, halved; 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and halved; 1 cup dried apricots, cut in half; 2 preserved lemons, peels only, sliced thinly; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 juice of 1 lemon; 1/3 cup brown sugar

Servings: persons

Chicken Marinade
8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons ras-el-hanout
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
1 zest of 1 lemon (save for juice)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
Chicken Braise
1/4 cup black olives, halved
1/4 cup green olives, pitted and halved
1 cup dried apricots, cut in half
2 preserved lemons, peels only, sliced thinly
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup brown sugar

1
Combine all ingredients except chicken in a bowl. Combine thoroughly.
2
Put chicken to a zip top freezer bag. Pour marinade over chicken, close bag and turn until chicken is coated. Marinate for 3-4 hours or overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add marinated chicken to a deep, heavy coated cast iron pot or casserole.
4
Add olives, apricots and preserved lemon peel, scattering around the chicken.
5
Pour white wine, chicken broth, and lemon juice around the sides of the chicken. The liquid should come up about 1/3 of the way up the side of the chicken.
6
Sprinkle the brown sugar on top of the chicken.
7
Cover and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until internal chicken temperature reaches 165 degrees.
8
Serve with the sauce over polenta or rice.

623

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken Marinade, 8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons garlic, crushed, 2 tablespoons ras-el-hanout, and more.

Yes, Melly'S Braised Holiday Chicken With Olives, Lemon And Apricots 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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Melly'S Braised Holiday Chicken With Olives, Lemon And Apricots

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