Chicken Mhamer Recipe
CHICKEN LEG WITH PISTIL OF SAFFRON, MESLALLA OLIVES & LEMON CONFIT.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine the chicken legs, minced garlic, olive oil, saffron, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
- 2
Add Olives and Lemon
Stir in the meslalla olives and lemon confit, ensuring they are evenly distributed among the chicken pieces.
- 3
Bake the Chicken
Transfer the chicken legs to a baking dish. Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken and cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- 4
Finish Baking
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Once cooked, remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
