Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Lemon and Carrots

Name: Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Lemon and Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 large chicken legs; 1 large onion; 1 lb carrot; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground ginger; 0.25 tsp turmeric; 0.25 tsp cinnamon; 1 lemon; 1 cup chicken stock; spiced couscous

Chicken, carrot and lemon simmered on the stove and spiced with paprika and ginger.

1 hr 5 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 50 min · 65 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat oil in heavy, large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2
Add to skillet and cook until brown on both sides. Transfer to plate and set aside. Add onion to skillet.
3
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add carrots and stir 2 minutes.
4
Add spices and stir 1 minute. Return chicken to skillet. Add lemon and stock. Bring to boil.
1 min
5
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes (can be prepared 1 day ahead. Rewarm, covered, over medium heat, stirring occasionally).
30 min
6
Serve over spiced couscous, arranging lemon wedges as garnish.