This flavorful Moroccan chicken recipe is made with preserved lemons, kalamata olives, red peppers, Moroccan spices, and fresh dates.
This recipe was inspired by Savory Spice Shop's Tan Tan Moroccan Chicken Recipe.
Moroccan food is known for their spice mixtures. Use Ras el Hanout spice mix in place of the Tan Tan if you can't find it.
Preserved lemons are easy to make or available in most specialty stores.
Chicken breasts can be substituted for thighs in this Moroccan Chicken recipe if you prefer white meat but keep in mind that breasts will cook faster.
I prefer the taste and texture of olives with the pits still in but you can also use pitted olives.
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Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemons
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This flavorful Moroccan chicken recipe is made with preserved lemons, kalamata olives, red peppers, Moroccan spices, and fresh dates.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lb chicken thighs, boneless & skinless
- 1 ½ Tbsp Moroccan Spice Mix, commonly called Ras el Hanout
- 1 ½ Tbsp e.v. olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon water
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup onions, diced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ⅔ cup dried dates, sliced
- 1 ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup preserved lemon rind, sliced
- 2 Tbsp preserved lemon pulp
- 1 ½ cup red peppers, diced
- 1 cup whole mixed olives, pits in
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped & divided
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl mix together spice mix, olive oil, and water. Add chicken to the bowl and mix it up. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Add butter to a large pan over medium high heat and add the chicken/marinade and onions. Fry chicken on each side for ~ 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add remaining ingredients, reserving ¼ cup of parsley for garnish.
- Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer ~ 20 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165F.
- Serve with a salad or veggie and over couscous. Add sea salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley. Happy Eating! Beckie
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