Easy Moroccan Chicken with Lemons and Olives
Ingredients
The Chicken
-
1 ½
pounds
boneless-skinless chicken breasts or 6 large thighs or 1 large whole cut up chicken
-
2
teaspoons
olive oil
-
to taste
salt and pepper
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
The Sauce
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil (omit if using chicken thighs with skin)
-
½
medium
onion, sliced into half rounds
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3
cloves
garlic, sliced
-
1
lemon, cut into 6 wedges
-
2
teaspoons
garam masala powder
-
1
teaspoon
paprika
-
1
14 ounce can
whole peeled canned tomatoes
-
1
cup
green olives, pitted
-
2
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil (omit if using chicken thighs with skin)
-
1-2
tablespoons
cilantro, chopped
The Cauliflower Rice
-
1 ½
pounds
cauliflower, riced and steamed
-
1
tablespoon
slivered almonds, toasted
-
3
ounces
onion, diced
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil, ghee or butter
-
1-2
tablespoons
chopped cilantro
-
to taste
garlic salt
-
to taste
pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by slicing the onion and garlic, ricing the cauliflower, cutting the lemon, and chopping the cilantro.
- Pat the chicken dry and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add oil, then cook the chicken for 7 minutes on one side and 6 minutes on the other.
- Remove the chicken and add more oil to the pan, then sauté the onions and garlic until softened.
- Stir in the garam masala and paprika, then add the crushed tomatoes and lemon juice.
- Return the chicken to the pan along with the olives, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Steam the cauliflower and sauté the onions in ghee or olive oil until browned, then mix with the cauliflower and season.
- Serve the chicken over the cauliflower rice and discard the lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
298
Total fat
16g
Total carbohydrates
15g
Total protein
25g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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