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Moroccan Chicken Recipe: The Ultimate Guide to Authentic Flavor

This Moroccan chicken recipe is slow-cooked with preserved lemon and olives.

Ingredients

– 6-8 bone-in chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
– 1 preserved lemon, quartered
– 1/2 cup green olives
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 tsp ground cumin
– 1 tsp ground ginger
– 1 tsp paprika
– 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1 tsp turmeric
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 onion, sliced
– 1 cup chicken broth
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Chopped parsley and cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine all spices, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.

  • Heat olive oil in a tagine or skillet. Sauté onions until translucent. Add chicken and brown on all sides.

  • Add broth, preserved lemon, and olives. Cover and simmer 45–60 minutes on low heat.

  • Garnish with chopped parsley and cilantro. Serve hot with couscous or bread.

Notes

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