Moroccan Lemon Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
4 chicken breast halves (bone in, skin on )
1 small onion, sliced thin
3/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp lemons , zest of, finely grated
1 1/2 tsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced thin
1 tbsp honey
1/2 cup canned chick-peas, drained & rinsed

Directions:

In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over moderately high heat until hot, but not smoking.
Pat chicken dry& season with salt& pepper.
Cook chicken, skin side down until skin turns golden brown.
Transfer chicken to a plate.
Reduce heat to moderate& add onion.
Cook, stirring until softened.
Add cumin, paprika, cinnamon, lemon zest and flour.
Cook, stirring 1 minute.
Stir in the chicken broth, olives and honey.
Return chicken to the pan and simmer, uncovered about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Add chickpeas and simmer about 3 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	659.22 Kcal (2760 kJ)
Calories from fat	364.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.49g	62%
Cholesterol	175.12mg	58%
Sodium	1725.98mg	72%
Potassium	665.36mg	14%
Total Carbs	29.52g	10%
Sugars	6.18g	25%
Dietary Fiber	4.68g	19%
Protein	46.14g	92%
Vitamin C	9mg	15%
Iron	67.1mg	373%
Calcium	89.9mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	178.24 Kcal (746 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.95g	62%
Cholesterol	47.35mg	58%
Sodium	466.66mg	72%
Potassium	179.9mg	14%
Total Carbs	7.98g	10%
Sugars	1.67g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	19%
Protein	12.48g	92%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	15%
Iron	18.1mg	373%
Calcium	24.3mg	9%

* 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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savory
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