Moroccan Chicken with Olives

Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Moroccan Chicken with Olives
85 min.
6
293kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Morocco with this delightful Moroccan Chicken with Olives recipe. Perfectly suited for lunch or dinner, this dish brings together tender chicken, aromatic spices, and the briny goodness of olives, creating a meal that is both satisfying and full of character. With a preparation time of just 85 minutes, you can easily impress your family or guests with a culinary journey to North Africa right from your kitchen.

This dairy-free recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious, boasting a calorie count of 293 kcal per serving. The combination of spices like cumin, turmeric, and paprika infuses the chicken with a warm, earthy flavor, while the fresh cilantro adds a burst of brightness. The addition of lemon juice and slices elevates the dish, providing a zesty contrast that perfectly complements the savory elements.

As the chicken bakes, it becomes beautifully golden and succulent, soaking up the flavorful broth created by the lemon and bouillon. Serve this Moroccan Chicken with Olives alongside fluffy couscous to soak up the delicious juices, making for a complete and satisfying meal. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to spice up your weeknight dinner routine, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

  • pounds chicken whole
  • teaspoon chicken soup base 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose gold medal®
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup greek olives 
  • teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric 
  • medium optional: lemon sliced
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
  • tablespoon paprika 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Stir together cilantro, paprika, cumin, salt, turmeric, ginger and garlic. Rub mixture on all sides of chicken.
  3. Coat chicken with flour.
  4. Place chicken in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Stir together water, lemon juice and bouillon granules; pour over chicken.
  5. Add olives and lemon slices.
  6. Bake uncovered about 1 hour, spooning liquid over chicken occasionally, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
  7. Serve with couscous.

Nutrition Facts

Calories293kcal
Protein29.66%
Fat57.15%
Carbs13.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.25
Glycemic Load
4.28
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
11.64130444112%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
4.34mg
Hesperetin
6.49mg
Naringenin
0.24mg
Luteolin
0.41mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:292.57kcal
14.63%
Fat:18.64g
28.68%
Saturated Fat:5g
31.25%
Carbohydrates:9.68g
3.23%
Net Carbohydrates:8.01g
2.91%
Sugar:1.01g
1.12%
Cholesterol:81.69mg
27.23%
Sodium:529.16mg
23.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.76g
43.52%
Vitamin B3:8.06mg
40.31%
Selenium:18.66µg
26.66%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.61%
Vitamin C:15.82mg
19.17%
Phosphorus:181.79mg
18.18%
Vitamin A:829.42IU
16.59%
Iron:2.3mg
12.77%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.27%
Vitamin B5:1.11mg
11.13%
Zinc:1.61mg
10.72%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.23%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.53%
Potassium:306.7mg
8.76%
Magnesium:32.59mg
8.15%
Vitamin E:1.19mg
7.92%
Fiber:1.67g
6.68%
Folate:24.87µg
6.22%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.64%
Copper:0.11mg
5.39%
Vitamin K:4.89µg
4.66%
Calcium:37.12mg
3.71%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.45%