MONIKA'S MOROCCAN CHICKEN

Monika's Moroccan Chicken image

Provided by Monika Rosales @THEDEVOTEDCOOK

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pound(s) chicken, thighs are best, but you can use breast
1 small diced onion
3 clove(s) garlic
2 - lemons
2 teaspoon(s) paprika
1 teaspoon(s) cumin
1 teaspoon(s) ginger
1 teaspoon(s) tumeric
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 cup(s) kalamata (greek) olives
1/2 cup(s) water
1/4 cup(s) cilantro
1/4 cup(s) parsley

Steps:

In a bowl, mix together the paprika, cumin, ginger, tumeric, and pepper. Gently pat the chicken pieces dry. Marinade in this dry rub for about 1 hour.
In a large skillet, add the olive oil and the chicken. Brown the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side. Then, add the onions, garlic, zest of 2 lemons, and juice. Next, add the water and olives
Let it simmer for about 30 minutes, until cooked thoroughly. Garnish with cilantro and parsley just before serving.