Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 4
Bring the vibrant and zesty flavors of Morocco to your table with Moroccan Preserved Lemon Chicken! 🍋✨ This dish features tender chicken slow-cooked with preserved lemons, olives, and a blend of fragrant spices. It’s a true celebration of culturally authentic ingredients and traditional Moroccan cooking.
Ingredients For Moroccan Preserved Lemon Chicken
🌟For the Chicken:
☑4 bone-in chicken thighs (or drumsticks)🐔🐔
☑2 tablespoons🥄 olive oil
☑1 large onion, thinly sliced
☑3 garlic cloves, minced
☑2 preserved lemons, quartered
☑1 cup green or purple olives
🌟For the Spice Blend:
☑1 teaspoon🥄 ground turmeric
☑1 teaspoon🥄 ground cumin
☑1 teaspoon🥄 ground coriander
☑1/2 teaspoon🥄 paprika
☑1/4 teaspoon🥄 cinnamon
☑Salt and pepper, to taste
🌟Optional Garnish:
☑Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Cooking Steps For Moroccan Preserved Lemon Chicken
- 🥧Marinate the Chicken
- Rub the chicken thighs with turmeric, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes for maximum flavor.
🥧Cook the Aromatics
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant.
🥧Sear the Chicken
Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, browning it on both sides for about 3-4 minutes per side.
🥧Simmer with Preserved Lemons and Olives
Add the preserved lemons and olives to the skillet, then pour in 1 cup of water or chicken stock. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
🥧Serve and Garnish
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve hot with warm couscous, crusty bread, or steamed rice.
“A fragrant and flavorful journey to Morocco! 🌟 This Preserved Moroccan Preserved Lemon Chicken is a perfect way to explore the magic of culturally authentic ingredients in your kitchen.”🌍💛
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