Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Meyer Lemons and Green Olives

Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Meyer Lemons and Green Olives
Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Meyer Lemons and Green Olives might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 254 calories, 25g of protein, and 13g of fat each. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes. Head to the store and pick up onions, cilantro, turmeric, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the dry white wine you could follow this main course with the White Wine Frozen Yogurt as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

1
Pat chicken dry, then season with salt and pepper.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chicken until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
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3
Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm, covered.
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4
Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and reduce heat to moderate. Cook onions and garlic, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
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5
Add turmeric and pepper and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
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6
Scrape pulp from preserved lemon, reserving for another use.
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Cut rind into thin strips and add to onions with broth, wine, and olives.
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Return chicken, with any juices accumulated on plate, to skillet. Braise, covered, until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes.
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Serve sprinkled with cilantro.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In40 m.
Servings4
Health Score10
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