MOROCCAN CHICKEN SMOTHERED IN OLIVES
Chicken, that old weeknight standby, can get pretty boring day after day. This dish, adapted from "Mediterranean Cooking" by Paula Wolfert, is almost as easy as a few pan-fried chicken breasts, but its flavors - ginger, turmeric, cumin, Spanish sweet paprika, briny olives - are far more exciting. If you have the time, brining the chicken thighs for a couple of hours in a salt-sugar-water solution before cooking will yield supremely tender meat, but if you're in a rush, skip it. You're still going to fall in love with this dish.
Provided by Alex Witchel
Categories dinner, poultry, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To brine chicken (optional): In a large bowl, combine salt, sugar and 1 cup hot water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add 3 cups cold water and chicken pieces. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Drain, rinse, and drain again before using.
- In bottom of a large flameproof casserole, arrange onions and top with chicken pieces. Sprinkle with ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, garlic and cilantro. Pour chicken broth over all.
- Place over high heat to bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine olives with several cups of water and bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, drain well and set aside.
- Add olives and lemon juice to chicken, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. If desired, simmer for additional time to reduce and thicken sauce. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 840, UnsaturatedFat 42 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 54 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1499 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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safat mollah
[email protected]I didn't like this dish at all. The chicken was tough and the sauce was bland.
Akash Sorkar
[email protected]This dish was just okay. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Adil Mhan
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I'll add less lemon juice next time.
Lisa Sebiloane
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry. I think I'll cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.
Dickson Peter
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of salt next time.
Alarakha Zakir
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of olives, but I loved this dish! The chicken was so flavorful and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Shamarie Atkinson
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
larry clarke
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Sadiki Fundi
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for chicken. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. My family loves it!
Riyad Hossain
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I always get compliments when I make it.
Rilwan Nowfer
[email protected]5 stars! This dish is a must-try. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredibly flavorful.
Fotis Megas
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was surprisingly easy to make. The chicken turned out perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Silver Ebunyu
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and juicy, and the flavors were incredible. I especially loved the combination of olives and lemon.
RAMI ABU YOUSEF
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.
Rashidul 81
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the olives added a wonderful briny flavor. I will definitely be making this again.