Boiled Algerian Chicken
A hearty and flavorful Algerian chicken dish made with tender boiled chicken, served with a side of steamed vegetables and a light salad.
Ingredients
- ●1 whole chicken legbone-in
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor cooking
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste pepper
- ●1 teaspoon algerian spice blendavailable at most middle eastern markets
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juicefreshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large bowl with cold water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Submerge the chicken leg and let it soak for 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat a large pot of water over high heat and bring it to a boil.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the brine and place it in the boiling water.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 5
Remove the chicken from the water and place it on a plate to rest.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine the chopped onion, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and Algerian spice blend.
- 7
Stir to combine and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 8
Add the lemon juice to the bowl and stir to combine.
- 9
Slice the rested chicken and serve it with the onion and garlic mixture spooned over the top.