Transfer the chicken and olives in a very delicious and hearty dinner. The sharp bite of olives pairs perfectly with chicken and fresh lemon juice.
Yield: 4 servings
Preparation Time: fifteen minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Ingredients:
4-6 bone-in chicken legs and thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup olives, pitted and sliced
¼ cup essential olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, sliced thinly
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest, grated finely
3 garlic cloves, crushed
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
1½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Directions:Drizzle the chicken with all the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
In a substantial Dutch oven, heat oil on medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook for around 4-6 minutes per side.
Add remaining ingredients except herbs and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low.
Simmer for around 75 minutes.
Stir in herbs and simmer for 15 minutes more.
Serve immediately.


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