Moroccan-style Chicken
This flavorful Moroccan-inspired dish brings together juicy chicken legs cooked in a fragrant chermoula spice mix, complemented by the citrusy zing of lemon and the briny goodness of olives. The tender chicken is simmered in a savory sauce until it's fully cooked and coated with a glossy finish. Pair this delightful dish with some couscous or fresh bread for a satisfying meal that's sure to impress your taste buds. Enjoy the rich aromas and exotic flavors of this easy-to-make recipe!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken legs pieces
- 1 onion , sliced
- 1 lemon
- 1 garlic clove , crushed
- small knob ginger , peeled and finely chopped
- 2 tsp chermoula spice mix
- 225ml chicken or vegetable stock (from a cube is fine)
- 1 tsp clear honey
- handful green olives
- chopped coriander , to serve
Instructions
- Place a large frying pan over medium heat with 1 tbsp of oil. Lightly season the chicken and cook, skin side down, for about 5 mins on one side, until golden. Turn over, then tip the onion into the pan. Cook for another 5 mins until the onion is soft and chicken golden all over.
- Meanwhile, halve the lemon, then cut 1 half into quarters. Finely chop 1 quarter (leaving the skin on) and tip into a pestle and mortar or small blender. Pound together with remaining oil, garlic, ginger and chermoula to make a paste. Dollop into the frying pan and cook 1 min more until you can smell the spices. Pour over the chicken or vegetable stock and honey, then bring to the boil.
- Turn down the heat, cover and leave to cook 20-30 mins until chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened and become glossy (you may need to uncover the pan for the fi nal 5 mins of cooking). Stir through the olives and squeeze over the juice of half the lemon. Sprinkle with coriander and serve with couscous or bread.
Cook Time
40M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 476 calories
- Fat Content: 35 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 8 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 11 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 7 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 31 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.74 milligram of sodium
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