chicken with olives
Chicken with Olives Source: A Book of Middle Eastern Food by Claudia Roden This excellent Middle Eastern dish is a particularly Moroccan specialty. 1 large roasting chicken (about ...
Ingredients
- 1large roasting chicken (about 4 pounds)
- 21/2 tablespoons oil
- 2onions, sliced
- 1/4to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1teaspoonpaprika
- 1onion, finely chopped
- 1/2poundgreen or black olives
Directions
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Chicken with Olives Source: A Book of Middle Eastern Food by Claudia Roden This excellent Middle Eastern dish is a particularly Moroccan spe
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1 large roasting chicken (about 4 pounds) 2 1/2 tablespoons oil 2 onions, sliced Salt and black pepper 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 t
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Heat the oil in a large saucepan
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Add about 3/4 cup water very gradually, stirring vigorously
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Add onion slices, sprinkle with salt, pepper, ginger, and paprika, and lay the chicken on top
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Cook over low heat, covered, for 1 hour, turning the chicken frequently
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Add a little more salt if necessary, and the finely chopped onion, and cook for 1/2 hour longer
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Pit the olives