Emeril's Moroccan-Style Braised Chicken Thighs with Preserved Lemons and Green Olives Recipe

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Emeril's Moroccan-Style Braised Chicken Thighs with Preserved Lemons and Green Olives
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  1. In the bottom of a tagine (or, in a heavy Dutch oven), heat the olive oil until hot. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with the salt and pepper, and ground ginger and sear until golden brown on the skin side, 4 to 6 minutes. Turn the chicken thighs to the other side, add the onion and garlic, and continue to cook until the vegetables are wilted, about 4 minutes longer. Add enough broth or water to come halfway up the sides of the chicken pieces. Add the cinnamon sticks, bay leaf and saffron and stir so that the spices are combined with the cooking liquid. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat so that the sauce simmers, and cook the chicken, turning frequently, until tender, about 1 hour. Add the olives, and lemon peel and continue cooking, uncovered, until very tender and falling from the bone, about 30 minutes longer. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken pieces to a serving platter and cover to keep warm. Increase the heat under the tagine and cook until the sauce is reduced to a thick consistency, about 10 minutes longer. Add, parsley, cilantro and lemon juice to taste, if desired. Discard the cinnamon sticks. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 196.65 Kcal (823 kJ)
Calories from fat 151.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.84g 26%
Cholesterol 2.7mg 1%
Sodium 1633.24mg 68%
Potassium 187.53mg 4%
Total Carbs 9.68g 3%
Sugars 3.54g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 10%
Protein 3.82g 8%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 49.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 103.4 Kcal (433 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.85g 26%
Cholesterol 1.42mg 1%
Sodium 858.75mg 68%
Potassium 98.61mg 4%
Total Carbs 5.09g 3%
Sugars 1.86g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 10%
Protein 2.01g 8%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 9%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 25.9mg 5%

* 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

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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