Moroccan Lemon Chicken With Olives

Name: Moroccan Lemon Chicken With Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered; 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1133.98 g skinless chicken; 29.58 ml flour; 14.79 ml olive oil; 591.47 ml water, divided; 0.61 ml saffron; 2.46 ml ground ginger; 2.46 ml ground cumin; 2.46 ml paprika; 1.23 ml salt; 44.37 ml lemon juice; 2 grated lemons, rind of; 118.29 ml green olives, pitted and coarsley chopped; 29.58 ml minced fresh cilantro; 177.44 ml couscous; fresh ground black pepper

Submitted by Stephanie Y.

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

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photo by Khaduja

Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1133.98 g skinless chicken
29.58 ml flour
14.79 ml olive oil
591.47 ml water, divided
0.61 ml saffron
2.46 ml ground ginger
2.46 ml ground cumin
2.46 ml paprika
1.23 ml salt
44.37 ml lemon juice
2 grated lemons, rind of
118.29 ml green olives, pitted and coarsley chopped
29.58 ml minced fresh cilantro
177.44 ml 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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Reviews

This was a lovely dish, very easy to make and the flavour was exquisite.... i made it exactly as directed but i served it with rice instead of the couscous..... it had a lovely lemony flavour that wasnt too overpowering, the spices added a bit of kick and every now and then when you bite into an olive it just adds a nice salty surprise that truely compliments this dish. Thanyou so much for posting. Will be making this again for certain :)

Kristine L.
Really yummy, have made this twice. First was for 4 friends, including a vegetarian: we split up everything in two pans, added tofu to one and chicken to the other - it came out great (although we chatted too much and chicken got a little dry!) Second time I paid closer attention, kept the cooking time in check, and DH and I thoroughly enjoyed!

NE Foodie
Very good! I followed the directions, except for one substitution. Instead of the lemon zest, I used some preserved lemon. It was a great addition. The dish was very satisfying and I wouldn't hesitate to have it again. Thnx for sharing your recipe, cookiedog. Made for the Voracious Vagabonds for ZWT 6.

Darkhunter
Excellent dish packed with flavours! Nice n' healthy, too - which is always a bonus. I added lots of cilantro, a personal preference. I served it with Recipe #223470 which were great dipped in the sauce, Made by a fellow Unruly - ZWT6

Deantini
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.

Khaduja

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Tweaks

Very good! I followed the directions, except for one substitution. Instead of the lemon zest, I used some preserved lemon. It was a great addition. The dish was very satisfying and I wouldn't hesitate to have it again. Thnx for sharing your recipe, cookiedog. Made for the Voracious Vagabonds for ZWT 6.

Darkhunter
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

Chef floWer
This was a lovely dish, very easy to make and the flavour was exquisite.... i made it exactly as directed but i served it with rice instead of the couscous..... it had a lovely lemony flavour that wasnt too overpowering, the spices added a bit of kick and every now and then when you bite into an olive it just adds a nice salty surprise that truely compliments this dish. Thanyou so much for posting. Will be making this again for certain :)

Kristine L.

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Stephanie Y.

Fremont, CA

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