Classic Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon, Olives, and Daghmira (Onion Sauce)

Name: Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives - D'jaj M'qualli b' Daghmira
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 150 min
Ingredients: 3.3 lb chicken with its giblets,; 1/2 tsp salt; a generous pinch of saffron threads; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground black/white pepper; 1 tsp smen; 1 tbsp chopped coriander and parsley; 1/4 cup olive and vegetable oil, (mixed); 3 medium-size onions (yellow, white or red varieties, finely chopped (see instruction in the daghmira section below)); 1 tsp turmeric; 2/3 tsp salt; 2 garlic cloves (crushed or grated); 3 or 4 chicken livers ((optional)); 1 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 preserved lemon, (pulp only); 1/4 cup purple or green olives (finest quality); 1 preserved lemon rind, (pulp removed)

ByNada Kiffa December 25, 2017March 28, 2022 March 28, 2022

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A thick onion sauce called daghmira makes this classic recipe for Moroccan chicken with preserved lemon and olives extra special. It's sure to become a favorite for family meals or when entertaining.

Moroccan chicken m'qualli. 3 chichens garnished with daghmira, olives and preserved lemons.

Festive Moroccan chicken m'qualli garnished with daghmira, olives and preserved lemons. Photo: Nada Kiffa | Taste of Maroc