Chicken and Olive Tajine Recipe

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Chicken and Olive Tajine
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  1. In a pressure cooker coat the bottom with olive oil. Add the chopped onions and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, and saffron, and turmeric.
  3. Place the chicken on top and mix so that it is coated with the spices and oil.
  4. Cover chicken with water and place the lid tightly onto the pressure cooker.
  5. Allow to cook on low to medium heat for 45 minutes - 1 hours Remove from heat. You should check to make sure there is enough water about 1/2 way through. You can do this by picking up the pressure cooker by the lid and swirling the contents. If it seems there is still water you're ok, if not release pressure valve and remove cover, then add more water.
  6. After approx 1 hour, remove the lid, and add the smen. Mix well. Also add the olives at this time. Continue cooking with the lid off until a thick sauce has been created. This should not be watery but have some consistency to it. The chicken should be almost falling off the bone.
  7. Turn out the meat and olives to a serving plate. In Morocco this is eaten from a common plate using flat bread as utensils. If you feel adventurous go for it! If not a fork does the trick too!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1539.37 Kcal (6445 kJ)
Calories from fat 985.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 109.48g 168%
Cholesterol 627.6mg 209%
Sodium 506.61mg 21%
Potassium 1375.42mg 29%
Total Carbs 2.68g 1%
Sugars 0.65g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 3%
Protein 125.97g 252%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 41%
Iron 7.7mg 43%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 213.64 Kcal (894 kJ)
Calories from fat 136.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.19g 168%
Cholesterol 87.1mg 209%
Sodium 70.31mg 21%
Potassium 190.88mg 29%
Total Carbs 0.37g 1%
Sugars 0.09g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.09g 3%
Protein 17.48g 252%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 41%
Iron 1.1mg 43%
Calcium 12.5mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 39.8
    Points
  • 40
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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