Chicken thighs braise with ginger, saffron, cumin, coriander, preserved lemon, olives, onion, garlic, and herbs.
20 min prep 90 min cook
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Rub the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
Sear the chicken skin side down in olive oil for 8 minutes, until browned.
Remove the chicken and soften the onions in the same pot for 8 minutes.
Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and saffron, then stir for 1 minute.
Return the chicken to the pot and add the chicken stock and preserved lemon peel.
Cover and cook over low heat for 60 minutes.
Add the olives and cook for 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Removing the flesh from the preserved lemon and using only the peel keeps the sauce aromatic without making it overly salty.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on a wide platter with couscous, fresh cilantro, and lemon wedges.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~490
kcal calories
36
g protein
16
g carbs
31
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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