Chicken With Olives And Lemons(A Popular Moroccan Tejine) Recipe

Name: Chicken With Olives And Lemons(A Popular Moroccan Tejine)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 c. olive oil; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced or mashed; 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional); 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper, coarsely ground; dash of powdered saffron; 2 1/2 lb. chicken breasts, cut into serving pieces; 1/2 lemon, cut into 4 wedges or smaller sizes; 1/3 c. green olives

Servings: persons

1/3 c. olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced or mashed
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper, coarsely ground
dash of powdered saffron
2 1/2 lb. chicken breasts, cut into serving pieces
1/2 lemon, cut into 4 wedges or smaller sizes
1/3 c. green olives

1
Heat oil in a large heatproof casserole or Dutch oven.
2
Stir in next 7 ingredients.
3
Add chicken pieces and turn to coat with onion mixture. Arrange lemon wedges over the top.
4
Cover and simmer until very tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
5
Turn occasionally.
6
Remove chicken to serving platter.
7
Arrange lemon wedges on top and keep warm. Cook liquid, stirring, in casserole over high heat until reduced to a thick sauce.
8
Add olives and heat through. Pour over chicken.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. olive oil, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 1 clove garlic, minced or mashed, 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Olives And Lemons(A Popular Moroccan Tejine) 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 Olives And Lemons(A Popular Moroccan Tejine)

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