Moroccan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Cilantro

Name: Moroccan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Cilantro
Prep time: 49 min
Cook time: 49 min
Total time: 49 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp bottled minced ginger; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 397 grams fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 59 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 371 grams green Greek olives, drained and pitted; 59 milliliters fresh lemon juice, divided; 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 296 milliliters chopped onion (about 1 medium); 85 grams skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 473 milliliters cooked whole wheat couscous

Need a dairy free main course? Moroccan Chicken with Lemon, Olives, and Cilantro could be an outstanding recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 640 calories, 23g of protein, and 18g of fat. Head to the store and pick up cilantro, chicken thighs, less-sodium chicken broth, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 49 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add chicken; cook 5 minutes on each side or until browned.

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Whole Chicken

Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.

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Whole Chicken

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Add onion, garlic, and ginger to pan; saut 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.

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