Preserved Lemon Chicken

Name: Preserved Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Algerian
Ingredients: 3 lb chicken thighs; 2 preserved lemons, quartered; 1 cup pitted green olives; 1 onion, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Tender chicken thighs braised with preserved lemons, green olives, and warming spices in a bright, tangy sauce.

60 minEasyServes 4410 cal/serving

AlgerianDinnerStovetop and OvenStandardGluten-Free

Ingredients

3 lb chicken thighs
2 preserved lemons, quartered
1 cup pitted green olives
1 onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the 3 lb chicken thighs on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Remove and set aside.
3

In the same pot, sauté 1 sliced onion until soft, about 4 minutes. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, cook 1 minute.
4

Stir in 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Cook 30 seconds to bloom spices.
5

Return chicken to the pot. Add 2 cups chicken broth, 2 quartered preserved lemons, and 1 cup pitted green olives.
6

Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 30-35 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
7

Remove from oven and skim any excess fat from the surface. Taste and adjust seasonings.
8

Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve.

Questions

How long does Preserved Lemon Chicken keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Preserved Lemon Chicken?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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