Chicken with Preserved Lemon - Algeria

Name: Chicken with Preserved Lemon - Algeria
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Algerian Coastal & Tellian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 2 garlic cloves; 2 chicken breasts; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 1 preserved lemon; 14 oz chickpeas; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 0.75 cup water; 0.5 bunch cilantro; salt; pepper

Chicken, chickpeas and preserved lemon come together in this Algerian dish, fragrant with turmeric and simmered on the stove. Serve with couscous.

35 min · Serves 2 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Heat the oil in a large wok, then add the onion and garlic, and fry for about 5 minutes until softened.
5 min
2
Add the chicken and stir-fry 4 - 5 minutes, until sealed. Add the turmeric, lemon, and chickpeas.
5 min
3
Add the water, bring to a boil. Add the chicken bouillon, stir till dissolved. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
10 min
4
Stir in the cilantro, salt and pepper. Serve with couscous.