Zesty Moroccan chicken stew
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Total Time
55 minutes

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This zesty Moroccan chicken stew is ideal for a laid-back weekend meal, particularly if you have friends and family around. Itβs easy to make, delicious and hearty. Serve it with couscous and a crispy salad.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cm ginger, grated
- Β½ tsp turmeric
- 8 chicken drumsticks & thighs
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 500 ml chicken stock
- 1 pinch of saffron (optional)
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 handful of mint leaves, chopped
- 1 handful of parsley, chopped
- 1 handful of black olives
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan and soften the onion. Mince 3 cloves of garlic, add this to the onion together with the grated ginger and turmeric powder. Stir for a minute, then pour in the lemon juice and stock. Add the chicken pieces, the cinnamon stick and saffron, if used. Season with salt & pepper, then bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the Moroccan gremolata: in a small bowl mix the mint leaves, grated lemon zest, parsley and remaining minced garlic. Set aside.
- Transfer the chicken pieces to a plate, reduce the sauce by half - this should take about 10 minutes. Stir in the gremolata and olives, put back the chicken pieces, coat them well in the sauce and warm through.
- Serve warm.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Stews - Supper
- Cuisines: - North African
- Occasions: - Dinner Party - Parties - Sunday Lunch
- Ingredients: - Chicken & Turkey
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - Low Carb - Nut Free - Paleo - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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