Moroccan Chicken With Preserved Lemons Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken With Preserved Lemons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 lbs chicken thighs, skinned and rinsed; 1 large chopped onion; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup kalamata olive (optional); 2 1/2 moroccan preserved lemons, cut in quarters; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 lbs chicken thighs, skinned and rinsed
1 large chopped onion
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup kalamata olive (optional)
2 1/2 moroccan preserved lemons, cut in quarters
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (optional)

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["Pour oil into a 10-12"" frying pan over medium-high heat.", "Add chicken and turn pieces often to brown on all sides, about 15 minutes.", "Lift out chicken and set aside.", "Remove all but 1 tablespoon oil from the pan.", "Add the onion, stir often over medium-high heat until tinged with brown, about 5 minutes.", "Stir in paprika, ginger, turmeric, and pepper.", "Add 1 cup water, chicken, olives, 6 preserved lemon quarters, and 1 tablespoon preserved lemon liquid.", "Cover pan and simmer, turning once, until meat is no longer pink at the bone (cut to test), about 20-25 minutes.", "Skim and discard fat.", "Transfer the chicken and sauce to a wide bowl.", "Garnish chicken with remaining lemon wedges and cilantro.", "NOTE: For less sodium, use ripe olives instead of calamatas."]

710

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 lbs chicken thighs, skinned and rinsed, 1 large chopped onion, 2 teaspoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken With Preserved Lemons 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 Preserved Lemons

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