Moroccan Chicken with Green Olives and Lemon

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Moroccan Chicken with Green Olives and Lemon
55 min.
4
630kcal

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Looking for a delicious and exotic meal that's both gluten-free and dairy-free? Look no further than this mouth-watering Moroccan Chicken with Green Olives and Lemon! This dish is the perfect blend of spices and flavors, with a hint of sweetness from the cinnamon and a zesty tang from the lemons. It's a meal that's easy to prepare and will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

This recipe serves four and takes only 55 minutes from start to finish, making it the perfect option for a busy weeknight or a special weekend dinner. Each serving comes in at around 630 calories, so you can enjoy this tasty dish without any guilt. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty lunch, a filling dinner, or a main course to impress your guests, this Moroccan Chicken is sure to hit the spot.

The best part? This dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it's also packed full of flavor. The combination of green olives and lemon creates a refreshing and savory taste, while the spices add depth and warmth to the dish. And with only a few simple ingredients, this recipe is easy to follow and customize to your liking. So why not give it a try and discover the magic of Moroccan cuisine? Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

  • 4.5 pound chicken skinless cut into 8 pieces,
  •  garlic clove pressed
  • 0.5 cup olive green
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoons ground cumin 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  •  lemon zest 
  • cups chicken broth 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • large onion halved thinly sliced
  • tablespoon paprika 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cut 1 lemon into 8 wedges. Squeezeenough juice from second lemon to measure2 tablespoons; set wedges and juice aside.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-highheat.
  3. Add onion and sprinkle with salt andpepper; sauté until golden brown, about8 minutes.
  4. Add next 5 ingredients; stir 1minute.
  5. Add broth; bring to boil.
  6. Sprinklechicken with salt and pepper; add to skillet.
  7. Add lemon wedges. Cover, reduce heat tomedium-low, and simmer until chicken iscooked through, turning occasionally, 25to 30 minutes.
  8. Transfer chicken to platter.
  9. Add olives and 2 tablespoons lemon juice toskillet. Increase heat to high; boil uncoveredto thicken slightly, about 5 minutes. Seasonwith salt and pepper.
  10. Pour over chicken.
  11. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories630kcal
Protein31.31%
Fat63.42%
Carbs5.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.88
Glycemic Load
1
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.055217577064%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.14mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
1.88mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
7.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:629.88kcal
31.49%
Fat:44.2g
68%
Saturated Fat:11.68g
72.99%
Carbohydrates:8.26g
2.75%
Net Carbohydrates:5.97g
2.17%
Sugar:2.09g
2.33%
Cholesterol:183.7mg
61.23%
Sodium:475mg
20.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:49.1g
98.19%
Vitamin B3:18.65mg
93.23%
Selenium:36.28µg
51.83%
Vitamin B6:0.98mg
49.2%
Phosphorus:421.03mg
42.1%
Vitamin A:1286.5IU
25.73%
Zinc:3.57mg
23.77%
Vitamin B5:2.34mg
23.37%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.76%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.66%
Iron:3.84mg
21.31%
Potassium:699.53mg
19.99%
Vitamin E:2.45mg
16.3%
Magnesium:64.33mg
16.08%
Vitamin B12:0.88µg
14.62%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.22%
Copper:0.24mg
12.13%
Fiber:2.29g
9.17%
Vitamin C:7.54mg
9.14%
Vitamin K:7.81µg
7.44%
Calcium:70.84mg
7.08%
Folate:23.48µg
5.87%
Vitamin D:0.49µg
3.27%
Source:Epicurious