Chicken, Green Olive Tajin Recipe

Name: Chicken, Green Olive Tajin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and sliced; 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (or to taste); Juice of 2 limes; 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped (reserve some to garnish); 1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped; 3/4 pound green olives (cured in brine, not canned); Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; About 2 cups water

Servings: persons

3 whole chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (or to taste)
Juice of 2 limes
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped (reserve some to garnish)
1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped
3/4 pound green olives (cured in brine, not canned)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
About 2 cups water

1
Cut the chicken breasts in half.
2
Put the oil in the bottom of a heavy casserole.
3
Add the onion, garlic and ginger.
4
Place the chicken breasts on top and sprinkle them with the turmeric, hot pepper flakes and lime juice.
5
Add the coriander, parsley and olives.
6
Season with salt and pepper and pour in enough water to come about halfway up the chicken breasts.
7
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken breasts are cooked.
8
Baste occasionally with the sauce.
9
If the sauce seems too liquid, remove the lid from the casserole and reduce.
10
If it is too dry, add more water.
11
Correct seasoning, garnish with fresh coriander and serve.

252

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Green Olive Tajin falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken, Green Olive Tajin

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