Moroccan Chicken and Olives Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 chicken pieces; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika; ½ teaspoon ground pepper; ¼ cup olive oil (divided); 2 onions, chopped; 1 red pepper, chopped; ¼ cup fresh coriander, chopped; 1 ½ cups chicken stock; 4 slices preserved lemon rind, grated; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 cup green olives, pitted

Servings: persons

12 chicken pieces
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ cup olive oil (divided)
2 onions, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
¼ cup fresh coriander, chopped
1 ½ cups chicken stock
4 slices preserved lemon rind, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup green olives, pitted

1
Combine chicken with spices in large bowl.
2
Stand covered, for 1 hour.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan.
4
Cook chicken until well browned, but not cooked through.
5
Transfer to larger pan.
6
Add remaining oil to pan.
7
Add onion and red pepper.
8
Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring.
9
Transfer to large pan with chicken pieces.
10
Add coriander and stock, lemon rind, juice and olives.
11
Simmer, covered, for 40 minutes, until tender and liquid has reduced.Thicken sauce with cornflour if desired.
12
Serve over rice.

824

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 12 chicken pieces, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken and 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.

Moroccan Chicken and Olives

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