Moroccan Lemon Chicken With Olives Recipe

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In food processor, finely chop onion & garlic.
Dredge chicken in flour.
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat, then saute chicken & onion mixture until mixture has softened, about 10 minutes.
Stir in 1/2 cup water, the saffron, ginger, cumin, paprika, salt & lemon zest.
Bring to boil, then reduce heat & simmer, covered, 35 minutes.
Remove chicken from sauce & allow to cool a few minutes.
Cut chicken into small pieces, then put meat back into sauce.
To the sauce add lemon juice, olives, cilantro & pepper, & simmer gently 5 minutes.
While chicken is cooking, in a medium saucepan bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil.
Add couscous & bring back to a boil, then remove from heat & allow to sit for 5 minutes.
Spoon chicken mixture over couscous & serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	328.66 Kcal (1376 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.93g	17%
Cholesterol	6.15mg	2%
Sodium	703.22mg	29%
Potassium	278.33mg	6%
Total Carbs	49.26g	16%
Sugars	3.88g	16%
Dietary Fiber	5.47g	22%
Protein	9.6g	19%
Vitamin C	26mg	43%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	71.5mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	95.1 Kcal (398 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.16g	17%
Cholesterol	1.78mg	2%
Sodium	203.48mg	29%
Potassium	80.54mg	6%
Total Carbs	14.25g	16%
Sugars	1.12g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.58g	22%
Protein	2.78g	19%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	43%
Iron	0.3mg	7%
Calcium	20.7mg	7%

* 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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