Moroccan Chicken With Olives Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken With Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 onions, chopped; 1 red pepper, chopped; ¼ cup cilantro, chopped; 1 ½ cups chicken broth; 4 slices preserved lemons; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 cup green olives

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
¼ cup olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 ½ cups chicken broth
4 slices preserved lemons
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup green olives

1
Rub chicken pieces with spices and allow to marinate 1 hour.
2
Using a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and brown the chicken over medium heat until it is golden, but not cooked all the way through.
3
Remove chicken to a larger pot.
4
Add remaining oil to saute pan, and saute the onion and pepper for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
5
Add onions and peppers to chicken.
6
Add cilantro, broth, lemon, lemon rinds and olives to the pot.
7
Cover and cook 40 minutes over medium low heat, or until chicken is tender and the sauce has reduced somewhat.
8
If desired the sauce can be thickened with a bit of cornstarch slurry.
9
Serve with steamed rice.

374

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken With 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 Olives

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