A Moroccan chicken dish that is soft, juicy, and tender, featuring a combination of flavors from spices and fresh ingredients. It's prepared with chicken legs, garlic, spices, and fresh cilantro, resulting in a meal that’s finger-licking good.
1: Preheat oven to 350°F.
2: Heat a small pan to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and fry the onion. Once fried, remove from heat.
3: Place chicken in a baking dish, top with fried onion, garlic cloves, pepper slices, and lemon juice. Top with chopped cilantro.
4: In a small bowl, mix oil and spices, then brush all over the chicken. Massage the chicken under the skin to impart flavor.
5: Add water or chicken stock to the dish and pour over the chicken. Cover and bake for 1 hour, then uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden.
