Chicken in Moroccan Style

10 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 45 minutes

392 calories per serving view nutrition facts

12 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	each	chicken	cut in serving pieces
2	tablespoons	coarse salt
7	each	garlic cloves
1	cup	vegetable oil
2	teaspoons	ginger
1	cup	vegetable oil
2	teaspoons	ginger
1	teaspoon	turmeric
1	teaspoon	black pepper
1	pinch	saffron
3	large	onions	grated
4	tablespoons	butter
2	cups	chicken broth
1	cup	olives	ripe, pitted

Directions

Rub the chicken pieces well with a mixture of the salt and 4 of the garlic cloves, finely chopped.

Let stand 1 hour for flavors to penetrate then wipe off the garlic salt.

Mix the oil, ginger, turmeric, pepper and saffron, and rub the chicken pieces with this mixture.

Put them in a large bowl with any remaining oil mixture and marinate, covered and refrigerated for 8 hours or overnight.

To cook, put the chicken pieces in a large pot with the onion, remaining garlic, coarsely chopped, butter chicken broth and 2 cups water.

Simmer until tender, about 40 to 45 minutes.

Remove chicken and rapidly boil the liquid down to a thick, rich sauce, stirring frequently.

Add the olives and pickled lemon slices, replace chicken, and reheat in the sauce.

Serve with couscous or rice pilaf and a bowl of extra pickled lemons.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 127g

Amount per Serving

Calories 392 93% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.0g	63%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	36%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 1249mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	3%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 2.0g	4%

Vitamin A	2%		Vitamin C	8%
Calcium	2%		Iron	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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