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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (530g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 2 lemons, rind of
Calories 677
Calories from Fat 148		(21%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 16.5g	25%
	Saturated Fat 3.7g	18%
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 241mg		80%
Sodium 625mg		26%
Potassium 868mg		24%
Total Carbohydrate 33.5g		11%
	Dietary Fiber 2.9g	11%
	Sugars 1.6g
Protein 93.3g		186%
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Moroccan Lemon Chicken With Olives

Recipe #233013 | 1¼ hours | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: cookiedog
Jun 7, 2007

This dish includes chicken, lemon,cilantro and couscous. Posted for Zaar World Tour III.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

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

Directions

1
In a food processor, finely chop onion and garlic. Dredge chicken in flour.
2
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saute chicken and onion mixture until mixture has softened, about 10 minutes.
3
Stir in one cup water, saffron, ginger, cumin, paprika, salt and lemon peel.
4
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 35 minutes. Remove chicken from sauce and allow to cool a few minutes.
5
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.
6
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.
7
Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
8
Spoon chicken mixture over couscous and serve.

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From: Khadu'ja

On Jul 8, 2008

This is a great dish, and very easy to multiply for large crowds. It also satisfies the pickiest of eaters. My hubby swore that he didn't like any middle eastern foods until I made this dish. Now he asks me to make this recipe. It fast became a family staple.

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From: Chef floWer

On Dec 6, 2007

This so so easy to prepare, took me around five minutes, very filling and YUMMY! I had to omit the cilantro/coriander because I ran out but otherwise kept to the recipe. I really like the way the recipe was so easy to make and it was a complete meal. The chicken was so tender and the flavours were great. Next time I might use chicken stock instead of water to the couscous to give it some flavour. However still a great meal just the way it is. Thank you cookiedog

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From: Annacia

On Nov 8, 2007

I really enjoy Moroccan dishes and this was no exception. I found it to be a perfect amount of lemon. Mine was done and the chicken tender in about 30 mins and even at that time I had to keep adding small amounts of water to keep it from cooking dry. Aside from the fact that I didn't have any saffron on hand I followed the recipe exactly and used whole wheat couscous. Made for Photo Tag

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