Moorish Chicken Dish

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs (can be made with breast instead)
  • 2-3 limes
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced mixed sweet or bell peppers
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbps Barbecoa (Spice)

    • Time:
    1/2 hour prep, 2 hours cooking time.


    Method:
    Cut chicken into 1 inch strips across the grain and heat over medium in a wide stock pot with enough olive oil to lightly cover the bottom while preparing the other ingredients.

    Mix spice and lime juice into paste. You can mix the paste up to a day in advance and store in the refrigerator.

    Add onions when diced.

    Add peppers when diced.

    Add spice paste and water.

    Reduce heat and simmer until chicken shreds and sauce thickens. Typically 2 hours. Add water as needed.

    Serve over rice, potatoes, or crusty bread.

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