Morocco Chicken Recipe

Name: Morocco Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. olive oil; 3 to 3 1/2 lb. chicken; 1 c. chopped onions; 2 fresh lemons, quartered; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 24 small green olives; 1 tsp. salt; black pepper; 2 salted lemons, quartered; 2 tsp. paprika; 1/4 tsp. turmeric; 1 c. water

Servings: persons

4 Tbsp. olive oil
3 to 3 1/2 lb. chicken
1 c. chopped onions
2 fresh lemons, quartered
1 tsp. ground ginger
24 small green olives
1 tsp. salt
black pepper
2 salted lemons, quartered
2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1 c. water

1
Brown chicken in oil 4 pieces at a time.
2
Pour off fat and add onions, stirring frequently.
3
Cook 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Stir in paprika, ginger, turmeric, salt and pepper.
5
Add fresh lemons, chicken, accumulated liquid and water.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
7
Add olives and salted lemons.
8
Cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes.
9
To serve, arrange chicken on deep platter.
10
Pour sauce over chicken and serve with rice.

318

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Tbsp. olive oil, 3 to 3 1/2 lb. chicken, 1 c. chopped onions, 2 fresh lemons, quartered, and more.

Yes, Morocco 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.

Morocco Chicken

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