Chicken With Green Olives Recipe

Name: Chicken With Green Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), skinned; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; Dash of ground red pepper; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 2/3 cup pitted green olives; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 cups hot cooked couscous

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), skinned
3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
Dash of ground red pepper
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup pitted green olives
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups hot cooked couscous

1
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add chicken to pan; cook 10 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove chicken from pan; reduce heat to medium.
2
Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, onion, and the next 8 ingredients (onion through bay leaf); cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth; bring to a boil. Return chicken to pan, and reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until chicken is done. Discard cinnamon and bay leaf.
3
While chicken cooks, place olives in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; drain. Repeat procedure. Add olives and juice to chicken mixture; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve over couscous.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 8 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), skinned, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Green Olives 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 With Green Olives

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