Moroccan Lemon Chicken
"Ginger, cinnamon, turmeric and the distinctive flavour of preserved lemon combine to great effect in this braised chicken dish."
- Ready In:
- 1hr 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 1 (4 lb) roasting chickens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 bunch parsley, chopped
- 1 -2 preserved lemon, seeds removed and chopped
- salt and pepper
directions
- Place the chicken in a large saucepan with all the ingredients, except the preserved lemons.
- Half cover the chicken with water and simmer over a low heat for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Transfer the chicken to the oven and cook until the chicken is tender and the liquid reduced - about 1 hour. Add a little more liquid if it becomes too dry.
- Stir in the chopped preserved lemon and serve hot.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
