MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH PRESERVED LEMONS

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Make and share this Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemons recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 lbs chicken thighs, skinned and rinsed
1 large chopped onion
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup kalamata olive (optional)
2 1/2 moroccan preserved lemons, cut in quarters
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour oil into a 10-12" frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and turn pieces often to brown on all sides, about 15 minutes.
  • Lift out chicken and set aside.
  • Remove all but 1 tablespoon oil from the pan.
  • Add the onion, stir often over medium-high heat until tinged with brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in paprika, ginger, turmeric, and pepper.
  • Add 1 cup water, chicken, olives, 6 preserved lemon quarters, and 1 tablespoon preserved lemon liquid.
  • Cover pan and simmer, turning once, until meat is no longer pink at the bone (cut to test), about 20-25 minutes.
  • Skim and discard fat.
  • Transfer the chicken and sauce to a wide bowl.
  • Garnish chicken with remaining lemon wedges and cilantro.
  • NOTE: For less sodium, use ripe olives instead of calamatas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 801.5, Fat 59, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 286.6, Sodium 261.2, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 59.5

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