Moroccan 60 min
Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon
gluten-freedairy-freehigh-proteincomfort-food
Ingredientsfor 2
440
Cal
42g
Protein
8g
Carbs
26g
Fat
- 11 whole chicken (3.5 lbs), cut into 8 pieces
- 22 preserved lemons, pulp removed, rind sliced
- 31 cup green olives
- 43 tablespoons olive oil
- 52 large yellow onions, grated
- 65 cloves garlic, minced
- 71-inch ginger, grated
- 8Pinch of saffron soaked in 1/4 cup warm water
- 91 teaspoon turmeric
- 101 teaspoon cumin
- 111 teaspoon coriander
- 121/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 131/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 141/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 151/4 cup fresh parsley
- 161.5 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- 1
Combine oil, grated onions, garlic, fresh ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger powder, white pepper, and saffron water in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and marinate 2 hours or overnight.
- 2
Transfer chicken and all marinade to a large pot. Add broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35–40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- 3
Add preserved lemon rinds and green olives. Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes to concentrate the sauce. Stir in cilantro and parsley. The sauce should be golden, glossy, and intensely flavored from the preserved lemon. Serve over couscous.