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.

Malek Ibrahim
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This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Emmy Olarinoye
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with a side of rice and it was a delicious and easy meal.


Abdurahman Tariq
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but I was able to adjust it by adding a bit of sugar. Overall, I'm happy with the results.


Iffi Lonely
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I'm a big fan of Moroccan cuisine, so I was excited to try this recipe. The chicken was tender and flavorful, but I found the sauce to be a bit too tangy. Next time, I'll use less lemon juice.


Sabah Swaleh
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and I added a bit of honey to the sauce. It turned out delicious!


Maia Riley
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken turned out tough and the sauce was too lemony. I think I might have overcooked the chicken.


Mohamed Yahya ben halima
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Paula Scott
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste, but my family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using less lemon juice next time.


ROMAYSSAE Elkamili :3
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is flavorful and tangy. I love serving it with a side of couscous and a salad.


faith olamide
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This recipe is a must-try for any fan of Moroccan cuisine. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the lemon sauce was divine. I served it with a side of steamed vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Solomon Moloi
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again!


Jonathan Musukwa
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I love how this recipe incorporates Moroccan spices and flavors. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was tangy and delicious. I served it with a side of couscous and a salad, and it was a complete meal.


Pratibha Singh
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The chicken was incredibly flavorful and the sauce was divine. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


ektiyar uddin
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of preserved lemons, but I'm so glad I did! The lemons added a wonderful depth of flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


RubxX shykh
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This recipe was easy to follow and yielded fantastic results. The chicken was tender and juicy, while the lemon sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with couscous and roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


babar feni
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I've tried many lemon chicken recipes before, but this one truly stands out. The use of preserved lemons adds a unique and authentic flavor that elevates the dish. Highly recommended!


mjbonitz
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This Moroccan lemon chicken was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the tangy sauce with the subtle hint of sweetness. Definitely a keeper!


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