Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemons

Ingredients

• olive oil
• chicken thighs
• onion
• paprika
• ground ginger
• ground turmeric
• ground black pepper
• kalamata olive
• preserved lemons
• cilantro

Preparation

1. 1pour oil into a 10-12" frying pan over medium-high heat
2. 2add chicken and turn pieces often to brown on all sides , about 15 minutes
3. 3lift out chicken and set aside
4. 4remove all but 1 tablespoon oil from the pan
5. 5add the onion , stir often over medium-high heat until tinged with brown , about 5 minutes
6. 6stir in paprika , ginger , turmeric , and pepper
7. 7add 1 cup water , chicken , olives , 6 preserved lemon quarters , and 1 tablespoon preserved lemon liquid
8. 8cover pan and simmer , turning once , until meat is no longer pink at the bone , about 20-25 minutes
9. 9skim and discard fat
10. 10transfer the chicken and sauce to a wide bowl
11. 11garnish chicken with remaining lemon wedges and cilantro