Moroccan-Style Chicken Recipe

Name: Moroccan-Style Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 chicken legs; 1 onion, sliced; 1 lemon; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons chermoula mixed spice; 8 ounces chicken broth; 1 teaspoon honey; ½ cup green olives (optional); fresh coriander, chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken legs
1 onion, sliced
1 lemon
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chermoula mixed spice
8 ounces chicken broth
1 teaspoon honey
½ cup green olives (optional)
fresh coriander, chopped, for garnish

1
Place a large frying pan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
2
Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook, skin side down, for about 5 minutes on one side, until golden.
3
Turn over, then add the onion to the pan.
4
Cook for another 5 minutes until the onion is soft and the chicken is golden all over.
5
Meanwhile, halve the lemon, then cut one half in quarters.
6
Finely chop one quarter, leaving the skin on, and put into a blender.
7
Pulse together with the remaining oil, ginger, garlic and chermoula to make a paste.
8
Dollop into the frying pan, then cook for one minute more until you can smell the spices.
9
Pour over the chicken broth and honey, then bring to a boil.
10
Turn down the heat, cover, then leave to cook for 20 to 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened and become glossy.
11
(You may need to uncover the pan for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
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13
Stir in the olives (if using) and squeeze over the juice of the half lemon.
14
Sprinkle with the coriander, then serve with couscous or bread.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 chicken legs, 1 onion, sliced, 1 lemon, and more.

Yes, Moroccan-Style 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-Style Chicken

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