Lemon, Chicken & Green Olive Tagine Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp olive oil
4 chicken thigh fillets, halved
2 onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cumin
350 g desiree potatoes, peeled, cut into wedges
1/2 cup pitted green olives
25 g preserved lemons , cut into strips
1 lemon , juice of
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
turkish bread, sliced, to serve

Directions:

Heat the oil over a high heat in a heavy-based pan or tagine dish, and cook the chicken in batches for 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned; remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and saute the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes or until it has softened; add the turmeric and cumin and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
Return the chicken to the pan with 21/2 cups of water (or a mix of water and white wine); bring to the boil, then simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.; remove the chicken from the pan and keep warm.
Add the potato to the pan and simmer, covered, for 12-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, place the olives in a small pan, cover with water and bring to the boil; drain off the water, then repeat this step.
Return the chicken to the pan with the olives, preserved lemon, lemon juice and parsley and stir to combine well until all the ingredients are heated through.
Serve with Turkish bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	331.53 Kcal (1388 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.67g	21%
Sodium	929.54mg	39%
Potassium	312.96mg	7%
Total Carbs	47.92g	16%
Sugars	8.1g	32%
Dietary Fiber	7.43g	30%
Protein	6.08g	12%
Vitamin C	36mg	60%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	84.4mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	83.18 Kcal (348 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.43g	21%
Sodium	233.22mg	39%
Potassium	78.52mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.02g	16%
Sugars	2.03g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.86g	30%
Protein	1.53g	12%
Vitamin C	9mg	60%
Iron	0.4mg	8%
Calcium	21.2mg	8%

* 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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