Moroccan Lemon Chicken with Olives

Name: Moroccan Lemon Chicken with Olives
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 1 onion; 1 medium garlic clove; 2 large chicken breasts; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 0.5 tbsp olive oil; 1.25 cup water; 1 pinch saffron; 0.25 tsp ground ginger; 0.25 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsp paprika; 0.125 tsp salt; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 lemon; 0.25 cup green olives; 1 tbsp cilantro; 0.5 cup couscous; 1 pinch black pepper

A dish of chicken, lemon and green olives, seasoned with clove and saffron and simmered on the stove.

1 hr 20 min · Serves 2 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 60 min · 80 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In food processor, finely chop onion & garlic. Dredge chicken in flour. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat, then saute chicken & onion mixture until mixture has softened, about 10 minutes.
10 min
2
Stir in 1/2 cup water, the saffron, ginger, cumin, paprika, salt & lemon zest. Bring to boil, then reduce heat & simmer, covered, 35 minutes.
35 min
3
Remove chicken from sauce & allow to cool a few minutes. Cut chicken into small pieces, then put meat back into sauce.
4
To the sauce add lemon juice, olives, cilantro & pepper, & simmer gently 5 minutes. While chicken is cooking, in a medium saucepan bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil.
5 min
5
Add couscous & bring back to a boil, then remove from heat & allow to sit for 5 minutes. Spoon chicken mixture over couscous & serve.
5 min