Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Yield: 4 Servings
All you need for this spectacular recipe is one pan! This Moroccan Lemon Olive Chicken is a very hassle-free dish that you and your loved ones are going to enjoy! Try it now and prepare to fall in love!
INGREDIENTS :
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 medium-sized chicken breasts or thighs with or without skin
- ½ lemon thinly sliced
- pinch of turmeric
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 ½ c yellow onions cut into ¼ inch dice
- 1 tbsp saffron water *
- 1 preserved lemon diced
- ¾ c Lindsay natural green olives
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- * Saffron water: Dissolve 1 pinch of saffron threads in 1 Tablespoon of warm water
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground white pepper
- ¼ c water
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
DIRECTIONS :
- Use paper towels to pat dry the chicken completely.
- Place a large pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.
- Put the lemon slices into the hot pan. Cover and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Transfer the lemon slices onto a clean plate.
- In the same pan, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and allow it to become hot.
- Add the chicken and cook each side for a few minutes until they turn golden brown. Transfer onto a clean plate.
- In the same pan, add 1 more tbsp of olive oil and allow it to become hot.
- Add the onions and sauté until soft.
- Add the ginger, paprika, cumin, garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, and pepper. Sauté for a few minutes until aromatic.
- Add water and saffron water. Scrape the bottom of the pan to get the browned bits. Stir everything until well blended.
- Put the chicken back into the pan and toss until well coated by the delicious sauce. Allow the mixture to boil.
- Turn the heat down to low, then cover the pan and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add the lemon, lemon juice, and olives. Stir until well blended.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top of each serving to garnish.
- Serve right away over rice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 17.6mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1.1mg
ONE PAN MOROCCAN LEMON OLIVE CHICKEN
Yield:
4
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 medium-sized chicken breasts or thighs with or without skin
- ½ lemon thinly sliced
- pinch of turmeric
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 ½ c yellow onions cut into ¼ inch dice
- 1 tbsp saffron water *
- 1 preserved lemon diced
- ¾ c Lindsay natural green olives
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- * Saffron water: Dissolve 1 pinch of saffron threads in 1 Tablespoon of warm water
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground white pepper
- ¼ c water
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Use paper towels to pat dry the chicken completely.
- Place a large pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.
- Put the lemon slices into the hot pan. Cover and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Transfer the lemon slices onto a clean plate.
- In the same pan, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and allow it to become hot.
- Add the chicken and cook each side for a few minutes until they turn golden brown. Transfer onto a clean plate.
- In the same pan, add 1 more tbsp of olive oil and allow it to become hot.
- Add the onions and sauté until soft.
- Add the ginger, paprika, cumin, garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, and pepper. Sauté for a few minutes until aromatic.
- Add water and saffron water. Scrape the bottom of the pan to get the browned bits. Stir everything until well blended.
- Put the chicken back into the pan and toss until well coated by the delicious sauce. Allow the mixture to boil.
- Turn the heat down to low, then cover the pan and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add the lemon, lemon juice, and olives. Stir until well blended.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top of each serving to garnish.
- Serve right away over rice and enjoy!