Chicken Tagine with Lemon and Olives Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
12 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 oz)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
2 tsp olive oil
2 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium)
1 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup pitted green olives, halved (about 12)
2 tsp grated lemon rind
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Combine juice and chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Dredge in flour; sprinkle with salt, black pepper, turmeric, and red pepper. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet with high sides over medium-high heat. Add half of chicken; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken.
Add onion, ginger, and garlic to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Return chicken to pan. Add broth, olives, rind, and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until chicken is tender. Discard the cinnamon stick; stir in cilantro.
Wine note: The fresh lemon and fruity olive oil lend this dish bright Mediterranean flavor, which calls for a high-acid white wine. However, the aromatic spices deserve a wine that's equally exotic. Try Moschofilero Boutari 2005 ($15), a widely available Greek wine that's made from the Moschofilero (mo-sko-feel-er-o) grape. It has a bold fragrance of citrus, melon, white flowers, and spice along with a nice balance of sweetness and grapefruit flavors. -Jeffery Lindenmuth

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	96.52 Kcal (404 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.2g	5%
Cholesterol	3.63mg	1%
Sodium	431.8mg	18%
Potassium	189.47mg	4%
Total Carbs	11.81g	4%
Sugars	3.62g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.61g	6%
Protein	5.42g	11%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	11%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	51.1mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	81.25 Kcal (340 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.7g	5%
Cholesterol	3.06mg	1%
Sodium	363.47mg	18%
Potassium	159.49mg	4%
Total Carbs	9.94g	4%
Sugars	3.05g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.35g	6%
Protein	4.56g	11%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	11%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	43mg	5%

* 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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