Poulet Mqualli (Chicken with Lemon and Olives)
If you were sitting in our family salon right now, I would serve you this. A classic Moroccan dish served at weddings and family dinners. Tender roasted chicken sitting in a deeply flavorful onion, saffron, and preserved lemon sauce. Rooted deeply in our Berber and Andalusian heritage, this is more than just a dish—it's a story told through spices. Trust me, you'll need plenty of crusty bread to soak up every last drop.
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Ingredients
- Whole chicken
- Onions (finely chopped)
- Preserved lemon
- Green or red olives
- Saffron threads
- Ginger
- Turmeric
- Cilantro
- 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
Step-by-Step Instructions
How do you achieve the authentic Moroccan flavor?
Start by gathering your ingredients. The magic always begins with patience and the right spices.
Marinate the chicken with spices garlic and cilantro.
Simmer the chicken with a large amount of onions until the chicken is tender.
Remove the chicken and roast it in the oven until the skin is crispy.
Reduce the onion sauce until it becomes a thick paste (Dghmir) then add the olives and preserved lemon.
Serve the roasted chicken topped with the rich sauce.
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