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Moroccan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Cilantro Recipe

Moroccan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Cilantro Recipe

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Moroccan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Cilantro

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tsp olive oil
8 (3-oz) skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 1/4 cups chopped onion (about 1 medium)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp bottled minced ginger
1 tsp grated fresh lemon rind
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, divided
1 (14-oz) can fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 (13.1-oz) jar green greek olives, drained and pitted
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
2 cups cooked whole wheat couscous

Directions:

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
Add onion, garlic, and ginger to pan; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in rind, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, broth, and olives. Return chicken to pan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from heat; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cilantro, and red pepper. Serve over couscous.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	504.01 Kcal (2110 kJ)
Calories from fat	242.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.95g	41%
Cholesterol	62.26mg	21%
Sodium	118.74mg	5%
Potassium	197.19mg	4%
Total Carbs	45.43g	15%
Sugars	2.99g	12%
Dietary Fiber	3.71g	15%
Protein	13.23g	26%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	19%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	34.3mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	192.02 Kcal (804 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.27g	41%
Cholesterol	23.72mg	21%
Sodium	45.24mg	5%
Potassium	75.12mg	4%
Total Carbs	17.31g	15%
Sugars	1.14g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.42g	15%
Protein	5.04g	26%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	19%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	13.1mg	3%

* 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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