Moroccan Chicken With Preserved Lemons

Total 77 minPrep 17 minCook 60 min4 servings802 cal
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Moroccan Chicken With Preserved Lemons recipe

Nutrition

Calories
802 cal
Protein
59.5 g
Carbs
3 g
Fat
58.5 g
Sat. fat
15.8 g
Sugar
3 g
Sodium
240 mg

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 lb chicken thighs
  • 1 whole onion
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olive
  • 2 1/2 quart preserved lemons
  • 1/4 cup cilantro

Directions

  1. 1

    Pour oil into a 10-12" frying pan over medium-high heat

  2. 2

    Add chicken and turn pieces often to brown on all sides , about 15 minutes

  3. 3

    Lift out chicken and set aside

  4. 4

    Remove all but 1 tablespoon oil from the pan

  5. 5

    Add the onion , stir often over medium-high heat until tinged with brown , about 5 minutes

  6. 6

    Stir in paprika , ginger , turmeric , and pepper

  7. 7

    Add 1 cup water , chicken , olives , 6 preserved lemon quarters , and 1 tablespoon preserved lemon liquid

  8. 8

    Cover pan and simmer , turning once , until meat is no longer pink at the bone , about 20-25 minutes

  9. 9

    Skim and discard fat

  10. 10

    Transfer the chicken and sauce to a wide bowl

  11. 11

    Garnish chicken with remaining lemon wedges and cilantro

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