Chicken With Olives

INGREDIENTS

• 12 chicken pieces

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 onions, chopped

• 1 red bell pepper chopped

• 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock

• 4 strips preserved lemon rind, grated

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 cup green olives

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combined chicken with spices in large bowl. Stand, covered, for 1 hour.

   Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan. Fry the chicken pieces until well browned, but not cooked through.

   Transfer chicken pieces to a larger pan.

2. Add remaining olive oil to pan. Add chopped onions and chopped bell peppers.

   Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring.

   Transfer to a large pan with chicken pieces.

3. Add chopped cilantro and stock, lemon rind, lemon juice and olives.

4. Simmer, covered, for 40 minutes, until tender and liquid has reduced.

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RECIPE NOTES

If after the 40 minutes, in the pot has to much stock-juice, remove the chicken pieces on the serving plate and boil the remaining stock until it evaporate to the amount you desire and thickness.

Enjoy ❤️