Paula Wolfert's Chicken, Moroccan-Style Recipe

Name: Paula Wolfert's Chicken, Moroccan-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pound chicken, whole; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed (optional); Salt; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; Pinch of pulverized saffron or 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic; 1/2 cup grated onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh coriander; 3 tablespoons oil; 1 pound green olives packed in brine; 4 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste

Servings: persons

3 1/2 pound chicken, whole
3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed (optional)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of pulverized saffron or 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup grated onion
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh coriander
3 tablespoons oil
1 pound green olives packed in brine
4 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste

1
Wash the chicken, then drain.
2
The remainder of this step is optional; the North Africans do it to purify the chicken.
3
Blend the garlic with one tablespoon salt to make a paste.
4
Rub the paste into the cavity and the flesh of the chicken.
5
Rinse well.
6
Place the chicken in the casserole with the spices, garlic, onions, herbs, oil and two cups water.
7
Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, turning the chicken often in the cooking liquid.
8
Meanwhile, pit the olives.
9
To rid them of their bitterness boil them three times, changing the water each time.
10
Add the drained pitted olives and the lemon juice to the casserole and continue cooking until the chicken is very tender.
11
Transfer the chicken to a serving dish.
12
Using a slotted spoon, remove the olives and place around the chicken.
13
Meanwhile reduce the cooking liquid in the casserole to a thick sauce.
14
Adjust the salt and lemon juice to taste.
15
Pour over the chicken.
16
Serve at once.

785

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

124

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 pound chicken, whole, 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed (optional), Salt, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and more.

Yes, Paula Wolfert's Chicken, Moroccan-Style 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.

Paula Wolfert's Chicken, Moroccan-Style

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