Moroccan Lemon Olive Chicken is a fragrant and comforting dish inspired by the traditional flavors of Moroccan cuisine. Tender chicken is slowly cooked with preserved lemon, green olives, garlic, onion, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and aromatic spices, creating a beautifully balanced combination of savory, tangy, salty, and mildly earthy flavors.
The preserved lemon is the signature ingredient, adding a bright citrus flavor that pairs wonderfully with the richness of the chicken and the briny olives. The chicken is gently simmered in a flavorful sauce until tender, allowing the spices and aromatics to develop into a rich and fragrant gravy.
This Moroccan-style chicken is traditionally prepared in a tagine, but a heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven works perfectly for a homemade version. Serve it with fluffy couscous, Moroccan bread, or steamed rice to soak up the flavorful sauce. It makes an excellent family dinner or special weekend meal.
2 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks ,, 1 preserved lemon, sliced ,, 1 cup green olives
1 large onion, sliced ,, 3 garlic cloves, minced ,, 1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground ginger ,, 1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp cumin ,, ½ tsp paprika
½ tsp black pepper ,, 1½ cups chicken broth
2 tbsp fresh cilantro
Salt to taste
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