Moroccan Chicken With Lemon And Olives

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1h 5m

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Total Time

2h 5m

This Moroccan Chicken with Lemon and Olives is a flavorful, aromatic dish that combines a variety of spices, tender chicken, and tangy olives for a unique and delicious meal. The addition of preserved lemon and raisins adds a delightful sweetness to balance the savory flavors. Garnish with cilantro and parsley for a finishing touch.

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Servings: 6

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1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 chicken, 3 to 4 pounds, cut into 8 pieces (or 3 to 4 pounds of just chicken thighs and legs, the dark meat is more flavorful)

3 cloves garlic, minced

The rind from 1 preserved lemon, rinsed in cold water, pulp discarded, rind cut into thin strips (if you don't have preserved lemon, use whole thin slices of regular lemon)

1 cup green olives, pitted

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Moroccan Chicken With Lemon And Olives

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Moroccan Chicken With Lemon And Olives

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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