MOROCCAN LEMON CHICKEN

  



                   MOROCCAN
           LEMON
           CHICKEN

              

 

 

Lately my interest is Mediterranean cuisine. Mediterranean region contains many different cultures. The historical connection of these countries have led common cuisine. It is also very convenient to my way of cooking ...more vegetables and olive oil.

This lemon chicken recipe is from Morocco. As usual I have changed little bit. In original recipe pickled lemon been used . I made it with fresh lemon.

 

INGREDIENTS

 

8 chicken pieces, skinned

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 onion, chopped

1 cup white vine

2 fresh lemons, halved

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

11/2 cup hot water or chicken stock

2 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped

2 tablespoon parsley, chopped

 

   

 

Mix all the spices in a bowl. Coat the chicken pieces with spice mixture .Let  to marinate 1 hour.

Heat olive oil in a pan or casserole. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned. Lower the heat add garlic and onion. Stir 10 minutes.

Add vine, lemon halves, coriander and stock. Reduce the heat low, cover and cook for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender. Spread chopped parsley and serve with rice.