Argana S Moroccan Chicken

Ingredients

• broiler-fryer chickens
• onions
• minced garlic cloves
• fresh ginger
• saffron
• olive oil
• fresh parsley
• cumin
• cinnamon
• turmeric
• paprika
• lemon juice
• water
• salt
• black pepper
• preserved lemon
• olives

Preparation

1. 1in a large tagine or non-metallic cooking pot , mix the onions , garlic , ginger , saffron , olive oil , parsley , cilantro , cumin , cinnamon , turmeric , paprika and lemon juice
2. 2add the chicken and toss until all pieces are coated
3. 3cover and let marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight
4. 4when ready to cook , pour the water into the tagine or pot
5. 5add the salt and pepper
6. 6place on the stove and bring to a simmer over medium heat
7. 7let simmer for 35 - 40 minutes , until the chicken is cooked through
8. 8while the chicken is cooking , in a separate saucepan , bring the olives and preserved lemon to a boil
9. 9let cook for 10 minutes , then drain
10. 10add the olive mixture to the chicken 5 minutes before serving
11. 11serve hot