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Lemon Chicken With Cilantro and Olives (Poulet M'charmel) Recipe

Lemon Chicken With Cilantro and Olives (Poulet M'charmel) Recipe

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Lemon Chicken With Cilantro and Olives (Poulet M'charmel)

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Ingredients:

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2 large onions, finely chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp black pepper
2 lemons , juice of
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups water
3 lbs roasting chickens , cut into pieces
1 preserved lemon , finel sliced
5 1/2 oz olives

Directions:

Mix onion, half the cilantro and parsley, the spices, salt and half the lemon juice and olive oil. Dilute with water to make a sauce.
Rub some of the sauce over the outside of the chicken.
Place chicken in a large cooking pan.
Pour the rest of the mixture around the meat, cover and simmer over medium heat for 30 to 45 minutes. Turn occasionally and add more water if necessary.
When chicked cooked through, add the remaining cilantro and parsley and pour over the remaining lemon juice. Leave to simmer hard for a few more minutes to thicken the sauce.
Arrange chicken on a dish and garnish with slices of preserved lemon and olives.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	931.2 Kcal (3899 kJ)
Calories from fat	606.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	67.39g	104%
Cholesterol	802.7mg	268%
Sodium	876.88mg	37%
Potassium	992.34mg	21%
Total Carbs	17.22g	6%
Sugars	4.76g	19%
Dietary Fiber	4.26g	17%
Protein	63.14g	126%
Vitamin C	73.9mg	123%
Vitamin A	10.2mg	340%
Iron	17.9mg	100%
Calcium	104.7mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	146.44 Kcal (613 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.6g	104%
Cholesterol	126.23mg	268%
Sodium	137.9mg	37%
Potassium	156.06mg	21%
Total Carbs	2.71g	6%
Sugars	0.75g	19%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	17%
Protein	9.93g	126%
Vitamin C	11.6mg	123%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	340%
Iron	2.8mg	100%
Calcium	16.5mg	10%

* 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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