Moroccan Lemon Chicken With Olives Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 1/2 lbs skinless chicken
2 tbsp flour
1 tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 cups water, divided
1/8 tsp saffron
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 grated lemons , rind of
1/2 cup green olives, pitted and coarsley chopped
2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
3/4 cup couscous
fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

In a food processor, finely chop onion and garlic. Dredge chicken in flour.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute chicken and onion mixture until mixture has softened, about 10 minutes.
Stir in one cup water, saffron, ginger, cumin, paprika, salt and lemon peel.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 35 minutes. Remove chicken from sauce and allow to cool a few minutes.
Debone chicken and cut meat into small pieces. Put meat back into sauce with the lemon juice, olives, cilantro and pepper. Simmer gently 5 minutes.
While the chicken is cooking, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the couscous and bring back to a boil.
Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
Spoon chicken mixture over couscous and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	863.87 Kcal (3617 kJ)
Calories from fat	441.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.02g	75%
Cholesterol	340.13mg	113%
Sodium	3649.63mg	152%
Potassium	884.03mg	19%
Total Carbs	60.21g	20%
Sugars	8.33g	33%
Dietary Fiber	4.62g	18%
Protein	45.54g	91%
Vitamin C	22.3mg	37%
Iron	15.4mg	85%
Calcium	355.9mg	36%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	150.18 Kcal (629 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.52g	75%
Cholesterol	59.13mg	113%
Sodium	634.46mg	152%
Potassium	153.68mg	19%
Total Carbs	10.47g	20%
Sugars	1.45g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	18%
Protein	7.92g	91%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	37%
Iron	2.7mg	85%
Calcium	61.9mg	36%

* 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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