Moroccan Lemon Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (4 lb) roasting chickens
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, grated
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 -2 preserved lemon , seeds removed and chopped
salt and pepper

Directions:

Place the chicken in a large saucepan with all the ingredients, except the preserved lemons.
Half cover the chicken with water and simmer over a low heat for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
Preheat the oven to 350°F
Transfer the chicken to the oven and cook until the chicken is tender and the liquid reduced - about 1 hour. Add a little more liquid if it becomes too dry.
Stir in the chopped preserved lemon and serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	150.89 Kcal (632 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.49g	13%
Cholesterol	178.38mg	59%
Sodium	59.67mg	2%
Potassium	232.09mg	5%
Total Carbs	4.18g	1%
Sugars	1.19g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.01g	4%
Protein	13.99g	28%
Vitamin C	19.2mg	32%
Vitamin A	2.3mg	76%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	18.9mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	131.93 Kcal (552 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.42g	13%
Cholesterol	155.96mg	59%
Sodium	52.17mg	2%
Potassium	202.93mg	5%
Total Carbs	3.65g	1%
Sugars	1.04g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	4%
Protein	12.23g	28%
Vitamin C	16.8mg	32%
Vitamin A	2mg	76%
Iron	3.6mg	23%
Calcium	16.5mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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