Traditional Moroccan Dinner Recipes

Easy Moroccan Chicken with Lemons and Olives Low …

WebMar 24, 2016 · Season thoroughly with salt and pepper. Chicken: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the oil and swirl to …

1. Prep: Slice onion, slice garlic, rice cauliflower and place in a microwavable bowl, cut lemon, chop cilantro. Open can of tomatoes and measure 1 cup of olives. If using chicken thighs with skin, trim off the excess skin and fat. Pat the chicken dry. Pour about 1-2 teaspoons of oil over the chicken, distributing over all surfaces. Season thoroughly with salt and pepper.
2. Chicken: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken to the pan (skin side down for chicken thighs) and cook for 7 minutes. Turn over and cook for an additional 6 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate
3. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan (omit if using chicken thighs with skin) and add the onions and garlic. Saute for about 2 minutes or until softened, then add the garam masala and paprika, cooking until fragrant. Add the whole tomatoes to the pan crushing them into the pan and add the juice from the can. Squeeze the juice from the lemons into the pan and add the spent sections. Stir.
4. Add the chicken back into the pan and the olives. Cover lightly with a piece of foil and simmer covered for 15 minutes and uncovered for 5 more (or longer if you want the sauce thicker). At the end of cooking, add two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (omit if using chicken thighs with skin) and cilantro.

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Low Carb Moroccan Chicken Stew without a Tagine

WebFeb 26, 2024 · 2 1/2 lbs. chicken thighs and/or legs, salt & pepper, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 Tablespoon butter. Add all of the remaining …

1. Heat oil and butter in dutch oven (or large skillet). Salt and pepper chicken thighs and brown in the hot oil (skin side down). Remove chicken thighs and drain some of the oil out of the pot.
2. Add all of the remaining ingredients except mint into the pot and stir together thoroughly. Reduce heat to a low simmer and add back in the chicken. Tear up about 1/2 cup mint and add to the pot. Cover and simmer for about an hour.
3. Just before taking the pot to the table, scatter the remaining mint leaves over the chicken.

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