Needing One Preserved Lemon, Now!!

Preserved lemons are a key ingredient in Moroccan cuisine and are made by pickling lemons in salt and lemon juice. They add a unique tangy flavor to dishes.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Needing One Preserved Lemon, Now!!

Cooking Method: Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: Moroccan Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece Chicken thighs
• 1 piece Preserved lemon
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Green olives
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened. Add the ground cumin, coriander, ginger, and cinnamon stick, and cook for another minute.
3. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and add the preserved lemon, chicken broth, and green olives. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Remove the cinnamon stick and stir in the fresh cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with couscous or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.