Moorish Chicken (15Th Century Portugal) Recipe

Name: Moorish Chicken (15Th Century Portugal)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken; 1 large onion (about 10 ounces); 1/3 cup fresh coriander; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley; 1/2 tablespoon of fresh mint; 2 2 tablespoons shortening or 2 tablespoons lard; 5 slices bacon (3 1/2 oz); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups water; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 8 saffron threads; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 4 egg yolks; 6 slices bread, toasted

Servings: persons

4 lbs chicken
1 large onion (about 10 ounces)
1/3 cup fresh coriander
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1/2 tablespoon of fresh mint
2 2 tablespoons shortening or 2 tablespoons lard
5 slices bacon (3 1/2 oz)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
8 saffron threads
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 egg yolks
6 slices bread, toasted

1
Separate chicken into 10 pieces (thighs, legs, wings, cut breasts in half).
2
Slice onion. Wash and coarsely chop parsley, mint, and coriander.
3
Heat oil or melt fat over medium heat. When shimmering, fry bacon a couple of minutes. Add chicken, onion, herbs, and salt and fry, uncovered, about 10 minutes. Cover and cook covered another 20 minutes.
4
Add water, vinegar, cloves, saffron, pepper, and ginger. Bring to a boil and cook 45 minutes.
5
Toast bread, and arrange toast in individual serving bowls.
6
Lightly beat egg yolks, then stir them into the broth and remove pot from heat. Pour into bowl with toasts.

1108

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

168

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 4 lbs chicken, 1 large onion (about 10 ounces), 1/3 cup fresh coriander, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Moorish Chicken (15Th Century Portugal) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Moorish Chicken (15Th Century Portugal)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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