Moroccan Lemon Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 whole boneless chicken breast, halved (with skin and wings attached)
1 small onion, sliced thin
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 1/2 tsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup green olives, pitted and sliced thin
1 tbsp honey
1/2 cup drained, rinsed canned chick-peas
2 tbsp chopped, fresh coriander sprigs (, , wash and dry before chopping)

Directions:

In a 3-qt heavy saucepan, heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
Cook chicken, skin sides down, until skin is deep golden brown.
Transfer chicken to a plate and reduce heat to moderate.
Add onion to pan and cook, stirring, until softened.
Add cumin, paprika, cinnamon, zest, and flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
Stir in broth, olives, and honey.
Return chicken to pan and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes.
Transfer chicken to 2 plates.
Add chick-peas to sauce.
Simmer sauce 3 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with coriander.
Serve chicken with rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	508.14 Kcal (2127 kJ)
Calories from fat	263.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.29g	45%
Cholesterol	87.56mg	29%
Sodium	1810.93mg	75%
Potassium	590.11mg	13%
Total Carbs	35.71g	12%
Sugars	12.35g	49%
Dietary Fiber	6.42g	26%
Protein	26.97g	54%
Vitamin C	25.8mg	43%
Iron	131.9mg	733%
Calcium	120.5mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	116.41 Kcal (487 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.71g	45%
Cholesterol	20.06mg	29%
Sodium	414.85mg	75%
Potassium	135.18mg	13%
Total Carbs	8.18g	12%
Sugars	2.83g	49%
Dietary Fiber	1.47g	26%
Protein	6.18g	54%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	43%
Iron	30.2mg	733%
Calcium	27.6mg	12%

* 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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