Moroccan chicken

Moroccan chicken

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Discover the flavors of Morocco with spiced chicken, lemon zest, and olives. Perfect for a special dinner!

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 strips lemon zest (each about 2 inches by 3/4 inch)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 to 2 lemons
  • 5 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 5 teaspoons)
  • 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into 8 pieces (4 breast pieces, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks; wings reserved for another use) and trimmed of excess fat
  • Table salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 3 cups)
  • 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick coins, very large pieces cut into half-moons (about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup Greek cracked green olives, pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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