Baharat Spiced Chicken with Preserved Lemon & Green Olives

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Anna Middleton (@chefanna)

A flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired chicken dish seasoned with Baharat spice, preserved lemon, and green olives.

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
40min
Baharat Spiced Chicken with Preserved Lemon & Green Olives recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 3 chicken thighs)
  • 12piece
    Chicken Thighs (boneless & skinless)
  • 1tbsp
    Preserved Lemon (thinly sliced)
  • 1cup
    Green Olives (pitted)
  • 2piece
    Red Onions (julienned)
  • 2tbsp
    Baharat Spice
  • 3clove
    Garlic (grated)
  • 2tbsp
    Olive Oil Blend
  • 3tbsp
    Vegetable Oil
  • 2tbsp
    Italian Parsley (roughly chopped)
  • 2tbsp
    Mint (chiffonade)
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

How to make Baharat Spiced Chicken with Preserved Lemon & Green Olives

  1. Place the chicken in a mixing bowl. Add the Baharat spice, salt, pepper, and grated garlic. Mix everything well until the chicken is covered with all the flavors.

  2. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees.

  3. Heat a wok until smoking hot. Add a little vegetable oil and brown each chicken portion on both sides.

  4. Place browned chicken into an ovenproof dish. Add the red onions, green olives, and preserved lemon, then open roast until the chicken is cooked through.

  5. Garnish your chicken with the fresh mint and Italian parsley.

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken with the spices and garlic for a few hours before cooking.

  2. Ensure the wok is very hot before adding the chicken to achieve a good sear.

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Anna Middleton

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I have been a professional South African chef for 18 years, now teaching kids & adults how to cook by using their instincts. I...