Mediterranean Herb Baked Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro , plus
1 whole fresh cilantro stem, for garnish
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika
3 lbs skinless chicken thighs, bone in or 3 lbs chicken pieces
1 (14 1/2 oz) can chopped plum tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped green olives
1 tbsp capers, rinsed
1 tbsp grated lemon , zest of
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
salt
cooked rice, to serve

Directions:

Combine the parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, tumeric and paprika in a 9 byb 13 inch baking dish.
Stir to blend.
Add the chicken, turning to coat, and arrange in a single layer.
In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes and their juices, chicken broth, olives, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt to taste.
Pour the mixture around the chicken pieces, taking care not to disturb the herb coating.
Cover the dish with foil, and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
Preheat oven to 400*F.
Bake the chicken, still covered with foil, for 40 minutes, remove the foil, and continue baking until the chicken juices run clear, about 20 minutes longer.
Spread the rice onto individual plates and top with the chicken and cooking juices, garnishing with sprigs of cilantro for serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1555.61 Kcal (6513 kJ)
Calories from fat	1388.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	154.31g	237%
Cholesterol	356.74mg	119%
Sodium	807.86mg	34%
Potassium	563.14mg	12%
Total Carbs	7.85g	3%
Sugars	0.89g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.83g	7%
Protein	35.07g	70%
Vitamin C	17.4mg	29%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	64.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	363.89 Kcal (1524 kJ)
Calories from fat	324.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.1g	237%
Cholesterol	83.45mg	119%
Sodium	188.97mg	34%
Potassium	131.73mg	12%
Total Carbs	1.84g	3%
Sugars	0.21g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	7%
Protein	8.2g	70%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	29%
Iron	0.3mg	7%
Calcium	15mg	6%

* 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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