Moroccan Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Moroccan Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 chicken breast halves (bone in, skin on); 1 small onion, sliced thin; 3/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoon lemons, zest of, finely grated; 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use College Brand); 1/3 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced thin; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 cup canned chick-peas, drained & rinsed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken breast halves (bone in, skin on)
1 small onion, sliced thin
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon lemons, zest of, finely grated
1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use College Brand)
1/3 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced thin
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup canned chick-peas, drained & rinsed

1
In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over moderately high heat until hot, but not smoking.
2
Pat chicken dry& season with salt& pepper.
3
Cook chicken, skin side down until skin turns golden brown.
4
Transfer chicken to a plate.
5
Reduce heat to moderate& add onion.
6
Cook, stirring until softened.
7
Add cumin, paprika, cinnamon, lemon zest and flour.
8
Cook, stirring 1 minute.
9
Stir in the chicken broth, olives and honey.
10
Return chicken to the pan and simmer, uncovered about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
11
Add chickpeas and simmer about 3 minutes.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 chicken breast halves (bone in, skin on), 1 small onion, sliced thin, 3/4 teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Lemon Chicken 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 Lemon Chicken

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