Lemon And Olives Moroccan Chicken
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Lemon And Olives Moroccan Chicken
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 30minutes |
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Ingredients
- 4tbsp olive oil
- 2medium yellow onions finely chopped
- 4cloves garlicfinely chopped
- 1tbsp paprika
- 1tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp black ground pepper
- 1/2tsp saffron powder or threads
- 1tbsp ground turmeric
- 8 organic chicken thighson the bone, skinned
- 1cup pitted green olives
- 4medium organic lemons2 juiced, 2 sliced
- 2cups chicken stock
- salt and pepper
- 2tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened but not colored, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika, cumin, pepper, saffron, turmeric, and chicken and cook gently, stirring until the chicken has absorbed the spices and is colored nicely. About 5 minutes.
- Add the olives, pour over the lemon juice, the chicken stock and tip in the lemon slices. Simmer gently until the chicken is cook through. About 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with a sprinkle of parsley.