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Moroccan Chicken with Green Olives and Lemon

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Moroccan Chicken with Green Olives and Lemon

Moroccan Chicken with Green Olives and Lemon

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Equipment

  • Hand Blender (Juicer) - For making fresh juices and purees; perfect for blending sauces and soups.

  • Large Frying Pan - Saucepan with high walls, great for searing meat and cooking a variety of dishes.

  • Baking Sheet - Used for roasting vegetables and baking small-to-medium food items like chicken.

  • Kitchen Knife Set (Chef's Knives) - A versatile set for chopping, dicing, mincing, and slicing ingredits.

  • Mortar & Pestle - For making traditional Moroccan spice blends and crushing herbs to release flavors.

  • Cutting Board (Wood or Bamboo) - Essential for preparing vegetables and marinating the chicken.

  • Measuring Cups & Spoons - For accurate measurement of ingredients in recipes, including spices.

  • Oven Thermometer - To ensure precise cooking temperature when roasting or baking items.

Ingredients

  • 2 Meyer lemons or regular lemons

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 large onion, halved, thinly sliced

  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 2 cups low-salt chicken broth

  • 1 4 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces, skin removed

  • 1/2 cup green olives

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Cut 1 lemon into 8 wedges. Squeeze enough juice from second lemon to measure 2 tablespoons; set wedges and juice aside. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sprinkle with salt and pepper; sauté until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
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Instruction 2

Add next 5 ingredients; stir 1 minute. Add broth; bring to boil. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Add lemon wedges. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Instruction 3

Transfer chicken to platter. Add olives and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to skillet. Increase heat to high; boil uncovered to thicken slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over chicken.
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