MOROCCAN LEMON CHICKEN

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Categories     Chicken     Herb     Olive     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Chickpea     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 whole boneless chicken breast with skin and wings attached (about 1 1/2 pounds; available by request from butcher), halved
1 small onion, sliced thin
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup green olives, pitted and sliced thin
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup drained and rinsed canned chick peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander sprigs (wash and dry before chopping)
Accompaniment:Rice with Almonds and Raisins

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart heavy saucepan heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Cook chicken, skin side down, until skin is deep golden brown. Transfer chicken to a plate and reduce heat to moderate. Add onion to pan and cook, stirring, until softened. Add cumin, paprika, cinnamon, zest, and flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in broth, olives and honey.
  • Return chicken to pan and simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes. Transfer chicken to 2 plates. Add chick peas to sauce. Simmer sauce 3 minutes and season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with coriander.
  • Serve chicken with rice.

Cassandra Mokgeseng
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I would give this recipe a 10/10.


ayza Khan
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


PRECIOUS OKAFORIGBO
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I'm not a big fan of lemon, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Malisa Ackiley
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Faniyi Moyoola
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I've tried many Moroccan lemon chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Jennifer Abercrombie
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This is now my go-to recipe for chicken. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Md Bablubhola
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The sauce was amazing! I'll definitely be making this again.


Kiran Kumar
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I found the chicken to be a bit dry.


Rodney
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


It's Shazy
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The chicken was flavorful and the lemon sauce was delicious.


Vicki Defour
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I especially liked the crispy skin.


Nyirangororano Jeanne
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the lemon sauce is perfectly balanced.


Joyce mulumba
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This Moroccan lemon chicken was a hit! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and bright. I served it with couscous and roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


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