Moroccan Roasted Chicken With Preserved Lemons Recipe

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (24)

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
  • 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 large yellow or white onions
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 stick cinnamon stick, optional
  • 1 teaspoon smen, Moroccan preserved butter, optional
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
  • 1​ preserved lemon, quartered, seeds removed
  • Handful red or green olives

Directions

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