Baharat Spiced Chicken with Preserved Lemon & Green Olives
Anna Middleton (@chefanna)A flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired chicken dish seasoned with Baharat spice, preserved lemon, and green olives.
Ingredients
- 12pieceChicken Thighs (boneless & skinless)
- 1tbspPreserved Lemon (thinly sliced)
- 1cupGreen Olives (pitted)
- 2pieceRed Onions (julienned)
- 2tbspBaharat Spice
- 3cloveGarlic (grated)
- 2tbspOlive Oil Blend
- 3tbspVegetable Oil
- 2tbspItalian Parsley (roughly chopped)
- 2tbspMint (chiffonade)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
How to make Baharat Spiced Chicken with Preserved Lemon & Green Olives
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.
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees.
Heat a wok until smoking hot. Add a little vegetable oil and brown each chicken portion on both sides.
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.
Garnish your chicken with the fresh mint and Italian parsley.
Tips & Tricks
For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken with the spices and garlic for a few hours before cooking.
Ensure the wok is very hot before adding the chicken to achieve a good sear.
Anna Middleton
(@chefanna)
I have been a professional South African chef for 18 years, now teaching kids & adults how to cook by using their instincts. I...