Chicken Tagine with Lemons and Olives Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 lb), skinned
2 chicken leg quarters (about 1 lb), skinned
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup pitted whole green olives
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
1 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Directions:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from pan. Add onion and garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add chicken, broth, olives, cinnamon, and ginger; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 45 minutes. Turn chicken over; cook, uncovered, 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from pan with a slotted spoon; place 1 chicken piece on each of 4 plates. Add lemon rind, juice, cilantro, and parsley to pan; cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Spoon sauce over chicken.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	797.91 Kcal (3341 kJ)
Calories from fat	464.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.63g	79%
Cholesterol	259.18mg	86%
Sodium	1962.86mg	82%
Potassium	902.48mg	19%
Total Carbs	23.27g	8%
Sugars	3.91g	16%
Dietary Fiber	4.3g	17%
Protein	61.27g	123%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	18%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	134.4mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	183.45 Kcal (768 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.87g	79%
Cholesterol	59.59mg	86%
Sodium	451.28mg	82%
Potassium	207.49mg	19%
Total Carbs	5.35g	8%
Sugars	0.9g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	17%
Protein	14.09g	123%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	18%
Iron	0.9mg	22%
Calcium	30.9mg	13%

* 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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