Moroccan Chicken Mchermel recipe / طاجين الدجاج مشرمل

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives are often more affordable and widely available.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while chicken thighs are less expensive than breasts.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a budget-friendly option.

Clean the onion and chop it.

Use 1 kg of chicken, consisting of legs and half breast.

Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in the pot.

Add the chopped onion and cook for a few minutes until softened.

Prepare the garlic and ginger while the onion is cooking.

Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 piece of ginger, and 1 teaspoon of paprika to the pot.

Instead of salt, use half of the pulp inside of a lemon.

Add the chicken pieces and the saffron with the water.

Cook for about 50 minutes, adding 250 ml of water in total during cooking.

Prepare the lemon by cutting the skin for later use.

Add the black olives and parsley at the end.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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