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Real Moroccan Chicken

this is my husband's favorite dish. it reminds him of home (he is from morocco). every person i share this with always begs for more. serve it with only a loaf of crusty french bread. it is tradition to serve this on a large dish in the middle of table and everyone use their pieces of bread as utensils.

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Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • chicken legs
  • onion
  • celery
  • turmeric
  • cumin
  • ground ginger
  • paprika
  • curry
  • chicken broth
  • baking potatoes
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • fresh parsley
  • fresh cilantro

Preparation

  1. 1put half olive oil in a dutch oven or 4 quart sauce pan
  2. 2brown chicken on all sides until crispy in oil over about medium heat
  3. 3remove chicken and place to side
  4. 4put rest of olive oil in pan and add celery and onions
  5. 5saute until translucent and fragrant
  6. 6add all spices and roast over med-low heat for about 5 minute
  7. 7pour in chicken broth and stir to dissolve spices
  8. 8add potatoes and mix along with parsley and cilantro
  9. 9place chicken pieces back into pot without stirring around and bring to boil
  10. 10as soon as the boil starts bring heat to lowest setting and simmer for 75 minutes covered
  11. 11let stand off heat for 10 minutes to let flavors rest and sauce to thicken
  12. 12serve on large platter with friends and pieces of french bread to dip in sauce and grab pieces of food