Saffron Chicken
Serves 4
20 mins prep
75 mins cook
95 mins total
A flavorful Moroccan-inspired dish featuring chicken drumsticks enhanced with saffron and preserved lemons, creating rich, aromatic flavors. This dish combines classic Moroccan flavors seamlessly.
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1: Start by drying your chicken very well. 2: Heat a large pot to medium high heat. Add oil. Sear your drumsticks and all sides until brown bits form. Remove and set aside. 3: Throw onion in pan. Reduce heat to medium. Saute until translucent then add garlic cloves. Saute until fragrant. 4: Infuse saffron in hot water and add to the pan. Add preserved lemon, cilantro, marak of, and salt. Reduce heat to low. 5: Return your chicken and baste properly with the sauce. Cover and simmer for 75 minutes. 6: Preheat oven to 400 and bake uncovered for 15-20 extra minutes to give it a dark and bronzed look.
