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Chicken Tajine with Olives and Preserved Lemons Recipe

Chicken Tajine with Olives and Preserved Lemons Recipe

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Chicken Tajine with Olives and Preserved Lemons

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup olive oil
2 (3 lb) chicken, each cut into 6 pieces
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 small onions, finely grated
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
3 inches cinnamon
1/4 tsp saffron thread, crumbled
2 medium tomatoes, peeled,seeded and coarsely chopped or 1 1/2 cups drained
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
3 preserved lemons
1/2 lb kalamata olive

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the pan along with the onions, ginger, cinnamon and saffron.
Cook over high heat, turning the chicken occasionally, until browned all over, about 10 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, garlic, parsley, cilantro and 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, rinse the preserved lemons under running water; pat dry.
Cut the lemons into quarters.
Discard the pulp from one of the lemons and finely chop the peel.
Reserve the quarters for garnish.
Transfer the chicken to a large plate.
Strain the cooking liquid and return it to the casserole.
Boil over high heat until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
Add the chopped preserved lemons and the olives and simmer over moderate heat for 2 minutes.
Add the chicken pieces and simmer until heated through.
Arrange the chicken pieces on a serving dish.
Pour the sauce on top and garnish with the lemon quarters.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	380.74 Kcal (1594 kJ)
Calories from fat	257.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.66g	44%
Cholesterol	102.04mg	34%
Sodium	471.1mg	20%
Potassium	407.85mg	9%
Total Carbs	7.45g	2%
Sugars	2.41g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.75g	7%
Protein	21.53g	43%
Vitamin C	31.7mg	53%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	43.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	164.4 Kcal (688 kJ)
Calories from fat	111.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.38g	44%
Cholesterol	44.06mg	34%
Sodium	203.41mg	20%
Potassium	176.11mg	9%
Total Carbs	3.22g	2%
Sugars	1.04g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.76g	7%
Protein	9.3g	43%
Vitamin C	13.7mg	53%
Iron	0.8mg	11%
Calcium	18.6mg	4%

* 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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