Best 6 Sb Moroccan Lemon Chicken With Summer Squash And Green Olives Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and vibrant dish that brings the taste of Morocco to your dinner table? Look no further than this "Sb Moroccan Lemon Chicken with Summer Squash and Green Olives" recipe. This tantalizing dish combines tender chicken, succulent summer squash, and briny green olives in a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Marrakech. A tangy marinade of preserved lemons, garlic, and aromatic spices infuses the chicken with a bright citrus punch, while the addition of summer squash and green olives provides a delightful texture and savory depth of flavor. Let's dive into the recipe and uncover the secrets to crafting this delectable dish that's perfect for a summer feast or a cozy family dinner.

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MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND SQUASH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces butternut squash, peeled and cut into large chunks (about 2 cups)
1 large turnip, peeled and cut into large chunks (about 2 cups)
1 leek (white and light green parts only), chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 skin-on, bone-in chicken legs (3 to 4 pounds), drumsticks and thighs attached
4 skin-on, bone-in chicken legs (3 to 4 pounds), drumsticks and thighs attached
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
Couscous, for serving
Fresh cilantro, for topping

Steps:

  • Combine the squash, turnip, leek and raisins in a 6-quart slow cooker. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place on top of the vegetables.
  • Whisk the chicken broth, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, turmeric, lemon zest and juice, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on high, 4 hours.
  • Serve the chicken and vegetables with couscous; drizzle with some of the cooking liquid. Top with cilantro.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES AND LEMON



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Chicken     Ginger     Olive     Sauté     Low Cal     Dinner     Lemon     Healthy     Cinnamon     Simmer     Cumin     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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. 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. 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.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH SQUASH AND DRIED PLUMS



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Provided by Amy Finley

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

7 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, zest grated and juiced (about 2 to 3 tablespoons juice) plus 2 lemons, quartered, for garnish
1 teaspoon harissa
4 skinless chicken thighs, (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup chicken broth
Pinch saffron strands
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch half moons or chunks
3 yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch half moons or chunks
3 medium plum tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup dried pitted prunes (about 10)
1/4 cup black olives, pitted
Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Serving Suggestion: flatbread
Spice Mixture, recipe follows
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium glass bowl, combine the spice mixture, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, and harissa. Add the chicken thighs and stir to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours. Warm the chicken broth and add the saffron strands, then allow to steep at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade. In a Dutch oven over high heat, brown the chicken thighs on both sides in 2 tablespoons olive oil, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set chicken aside on a plate. Reduce the heat to medium, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan, and saute the onion until golden, about 5 minutes. Place the chicken thighs on top of the onions and add any accumulated juices from the plate. Arrange the zucchini and yellow squash and tomato quarters on top of the chicken and tuck in the prunes and olives. Season well with salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken broth and saffron. Cover and place on the bottom rack of the oven. Let cook undisturbed 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is falling off the bone. Remove from the oven and transfer the contents of the Dutch oven to a large serving dish.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small saucepan over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the almonds and fry until the skins begin to crackle, about 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the almonds and hot oil over the vegetables and chicken on the serving dish. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve, spooning over the sauce in the dish and garnishing each plate with the lemon quarters.
  • Combine the spices in a coffee grinder and grind to a medium-fine powder. Add the kosher salt and pepper. Store in an air-tight container, if not using immediately.

MOROCCAN LEMON CHICKEN WITH OLIVES



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Make and share this Moroccan Lemon Chicken With Olives recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 onion, medium, peeled, quartered
1 medium garlic clove, peeled, minced
2 large chicken breasts
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 cups water, divided
1 pinch saffron
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of, minced
1/4 cup green olives, pitted, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
1/2 cup couscous
1 dash black pepper

Steps:

  • In food processor, finely chop onion & garlic.
  • Dredge chicken in flour.
  • In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat, then saute chicken & onion mixture until mixture has softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup water, the saffron, ginger, cumin, paprika, salt & lemon zest.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce heat & simmer, covered, 35 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from sauce & allow to cool a few minutes.
  • Cut chicken into small pieces, then put meat back into sauce.
  • To the sauce add lemon juice, olives, cilantro & pepper, & simmer gently 5 minutes.
  • While chicken is cooking, in a medium saucepan bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil.
  • Add couscous & bring back to a boil, then remove from heat & allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Spoon chicken mixture over couscous & serve.

MOROCCAN LEMON CHICKEN W/SUMMER SQUASH & GR. OLIVES (SBD P1)



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From most recent book. Haven't tried. While the ingredient list for this recipe may seem long, it largely features common pantry spices. When combined, these spices make up a version of ras-al-hanut, an intriguing blend that is widely used on Moroccan style meats and fished. If you prefer, look for prepared ras al-hanut or another Moroccan blend in the spice section of your supermarket. Mixed with a little extra virgin olive oil, these spices make a wet rub that blackens while cooking, giving the chicken a nice, exotic taste.

Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 4- 2 oz. pieces
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 lemon
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3/4 lb summer squash, thinly sliced crosswise
1/3 cup pitted green olives
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breast between two sheets of wax paper to 1/4 inches thick.
  • In small bowl, combine the cumin, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, allspice, salt, and cayenne. Finely grate zest of lemon into spice mixture, Squeeze 1 T juice from lemon and add to mixture. Add 3 t of the oil to spice mixture and stir to combine.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, in batches if necessary. Cook, turning, until blackened on the outside and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Add remaining 1 t oil to the skillet and return to medium heat. Add reserve onion slices and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon and scraping up any brown bits, 3 minutes.
  • Add squash, oilved, and water. Season lightly with additional salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
  • Cover, and cook until squash is tender, 4-5 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Squeeze a little more lemon juice over chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.9, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 108.9, Sodium 522, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 37.9

SB MOROCCAN LEMON CHICKEN WITH SUMMER SQUASH AND GREEN OLIVES



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Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne
1 lemon
4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3/4 lb summer squash, thinly sliced crosswise
1/3 cup pitted green olives
2 tblsp. water
2 tblsp. chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts between two sheets of waxed paper to 1/4 inch thick. In a small bowl, mix together cumin, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, allspice, salt and cayenne. Finely grate zest from lemon into spice mixture. Squeeze 1 tblsp juice from lemon and add to spice mixture. Add 3 tsp of the oil to spice mixture and stir to combine. Spread mixture on both sides of chicken breasts. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, in batches if necessary, and cook, turning, until blackened on the outside and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Add remaining 1 tsp oil to the skillet and return to medium-high heat. Add reserved onion slices and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon and scraping up any browned bits, 3 minutes. Add squash, olives, and 2 tblsp water. Season lightly with additional minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Squeeze a little more lemon juice over chicken and vegetables, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm.

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the chicken and add extra vegetables, such as chickpeas or lentils.
  • If you don't have any preserved lemons, you can substitute fresh lemon zest and juice. Just be sure to add a bit more salt to the dish to compensate for the lack of saltiness from the preserved lemons.
  • Feel free to use any type of summer squash you like in this dish. Zucchini, yellow squash, and pattypan squash are all good options.
  • If you don't have any green olives, you can substitute black olives or capers.
  • Serve this dish with a side of couscous, rice, or quinoa.

Conclusion:

This Moroccan lemon chicken with summer squash and green olives is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. The preserved lemons add a bright and tangy flavor to the dish, and the green olives add a salty and briny flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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