Moroccan Chicken With Lemons And Olives Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken With Lemons And Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lemons; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon tumeric; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 8 pieces chicken, bone in with skin; 1/2 cup large green olives, pitted; Salt and Black Pepper

Servings: persons

2 lemons
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped finely
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon tumeric
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
8 pieces chicken, bone in with skin
1/2 cup large green olives, pitted
Salt and Black Pepper

1
Season chicken pieces generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2
Cut one of the lemons into 8 wedges and squeeze the juice out of the other lemon and reserve on the side.
3
Heat a large skillet or pot with the olive oil over med-high heat.
4
Add the onions and season with salt and pepper. Saute them until they are slightly browned but not burned.
5
Add the garlic and the spices and saute them until the oils from the spices have developed.
6
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
7
Add the chicken and the lemon wedges into the skillet or pot.
8
Cover, reduce heat to med-low and simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Turn the chicken half way through the cooking process.
9
Transfer chicken pieces to a plate and reserve.
10
Add the remaining lemon juice and olives.
11
Turn the heat up to high and reduce the sauce until it has thickened.
12
Taste to see if it needs any more seasoning. Turn the heat off.
13
Return the chicken back into sauce and coat. Serve and enjoy!

676

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lemons, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken With Lemons 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 With Lemons And Olives

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