Moroccan Chicken Smothered In Olives Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken Smothered In Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup salt, for brining (optional); 1/2 cup sugar, for brining (optional); 8 chicken thighs with bone, skin removed and discarded; 2 onions, peeled, halved and sliced; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon Spanish sweet paprika; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 11 ounces pitted green olives in brine, like Goya's, drained; Juice of 1 lemon

Servings: persons

1/4 cup salt, for brining (optional)
1/2 cup sugar, for brining (optional)
8 chicken thighs with bone, skin removed and discarded
2 onions, peeled, halved and sliced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon Spanish sweet paprika
4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
11 ounces pitted green olives in brine, like Goya's, drained
Juice of 1 lemon

1
To brine chicken (optional): In a large bowl, combine salt, sugar and 1 cup hot water.
2
Stir until sugar is dissolved.
3
Add 3 cups cold water and chicken pieces.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
5
Drain, rinse, and drain again before using.
6
In bottom of a large flameproof casserole, arrange onions and top with chicken pieces.
7
Sprinkle with ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, garlic and cilantro.
8
Pour chicken broth over all.
9
Place over high heat to bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
10
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, turning once.
11
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine olives with several cups of water and bring to a boil.
12
Boil 2 minutes, drain well and set aside.
13
Add olives and lemon juice to chicken, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
14
If desired, simmer for additional time to reduce and thicken sauce.
15
Serve hot.

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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: 1/4 cup salt, for brining (optional), 1/2 cup sugar, for brining (optional), 8 chicken thighs with bone, skin removed and discarded, 2 onions, peeled, halved and sliced, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken Smothered In 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 Smothered In Olives

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