Moroccan lemon olive chicken is a aromatic chicken simmered with lemons and olives, paired with fluffy rice for a flavorful dish.
Moroccan Lemon Olive Chicken
Ingredients
Method
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Heat a large skillet with a tablespoon olive oil, add the lemon slices and cook for about 3 minutes on both sides.
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Remove from pan and set aside. To the same skillet add a tablespoon of butter and more olive oil if needed, cook and brown the chicken from both sides, remove from the pan, and set aside.
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Add the onions and cook until softened, then add the garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon and pepper.
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Stir for about 1 minute then add the chicken stock. Stir together then add the chicken pieces, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
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Remove the lid stir in the dissolved cornflour till sauce then add the olives and fresh lemon juice.
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Stir to combine and garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley.
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Serve with couscous or rice.
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Enjoy!
