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Chicken Braised with Tomatoes and Olives Recipe

Chicken Braised with Tomatoes and Olives Recipe

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Chicken Braised with Tomatoes and Olives

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Ingredients:

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1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 tsp salt
8 (3-oz) skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 tsp olive oil
cooking spray
2 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion (about 1 large)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup halved pitted kalamata olives
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2/3 cup uncooked couscous

Directions:

Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt evenly over chicken.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Add onion to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup broth and next 3 ingredients. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and parsley.
Meanwhile, bring remaining 1 1/2 cups chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve chicken and sauce over couscous.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	695.35 Kcal (2911 kJ)
Calories from fat	450.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.08g	77%
Cholesterol	113.76mg	38%
Sodium	420.83mg	18%
Potassium	476.33mg	10%
Total Carbs	31.28g	10%
Sugars	4.57g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.48g	10%
Protein	30g	60%
Vitamin C	10.3mg	17%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	137mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	253.09 Kcal (1060 kJ)
Calories from fat	164.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.23g	77%
Cholesterol	41.4mg	38%
Sodium	153.18mg	18%
Potassium	173.38mg	10%
Total Carbs	11.38g	10%
Sugars	1.66g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	10%
Protein	10.92g	60%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	17%
Iron	1.1mg	17%
Calcium	49.9mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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