MOROCCAN LEMON CHICKEN WITH OLIVES

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Make and share this Moroccan Lemon Chicken With Olives recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 onion, medium, peeled, quartered
1 medium garlic clove, peeled, minced
2 large chicken breasts
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 cups water, divided
1 pinch saffron
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of, minced
1/4 cup green olives, pitted, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
1/2 cup couscous
1 dash black pepper

Steps:

  • 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.

Habesha Mereja
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This recipe is a great way to introduce Moroccan cuisine to your family and friends. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Elizabeth Camacho
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This dish is so flavorful and easy to make! I love the combination of lemon, olives, and herbs. It's a great weeknight meal that's sure to please everyone.


alvin Boyd
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of lemon, olives, and herbs. I will definitely be making this again.


Zp King
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.


J D
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This is a great recipe! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I served it over couscous and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Kenneth Varney
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so moist and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Charles O Reilly
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.


My Rubel myRubel
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make but the flavors are incredible. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and delicious. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Sara Montero
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This recipe is a great way to introduce Moroccan cuisine to your family and friends. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Shaun Fitzgerald
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always tender and juicy. The sauce is delicious but not overpowering. I love serving it over couscous.


Tima Yn
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This dish is so flavorful and easy to make! I love the combination of lemon, olives, and herbs. It's a great weeknight meal that's sure to please everyone.


Rob StrickeN Feary
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Excellent recipe! I followed it exactly and the result was a delicious and authentic Moroccan chicken dish. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Pesh Ndavi
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tahmid Hossain
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind! The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the lemon-olive sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Allen Amare
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This Moroccan lemon chicken with olives is a delightful dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its vibrant flavors and aromas. The chicken is incredibly tender and juicy, while the combination of lemon, olives, and herbs creates a harmonious and co


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