Tzipporah’s Moroccan Chicken

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 1
Tzipporah's Moroccan Chicken - A hearty and flavorful chicken dish
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 -8 pieces chicken , cut up
salt and pepper
olive oil
paprika
cumin
saffron
turmeric
1/2 - 1 preserved lemon , rinsed well in cold water and chopped finely into a small dice
2 -3 cups chicken bouillon or 2 -3 cups chicken broth
4 ounces hot water
kalamata olives or arabic olive
1 can garbanzo beans
1 -2 onion , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
300
Sugar
3g
Fat
12g
Tzipporah's Moroccan Chicken is a hearty and flavorful chicken dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Made with a blend of spices like cumin, paprika, and saffron, this dish draws inspiration from traditional Moroccan cuisine. The inclusion of tangy preserved lemons gives the chicken a unique and delicious taste that will have your taste buds singing. Serve this dish with your choice of rice or couscous to soak up all the delicious flavors. It's a great choice for a dinner party or a comforting meal for yourself and your loved ones.

Instructions

1.Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, saffron, and turmeric.
2.In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
3.In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion until softened and golden brown.
4.Add the chicken back to the pot along with garlic, preserved lemon, and hot water. Stir to combine.
5.Pour in enough chicken bouillon or broth to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
6.Add kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, and additional spices to taste. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
7.Serve hot with your choice of rice, couscous, or bread.

PROS

Tzipporah’s Moroccan Chicken is packed with flavor and is a great comfort food dish for colder weather.
The combination of warming spices and tangy preserved lemons creates a unique and delicious taste.

CONS

While this dish is flavorful and easy to prepare, it can be time-consuming to gather and measure out all the necessary spices and ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This chicken dish contains lean protein and many anti-inflammatory spices like cumin and turmeric, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. It can also be modified to add more veggies like carrots or peppers for an added boost of nutrients.

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