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Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Olives and Lemon

45 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain chicken, sauce on the side$16.00580 cal · 47g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken thighs2 lb
  • yellow onion1 count
  • garlic3 cloves
  • ground ginger1 tsp
  • ground turmeric1 tsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • chicken broth1 cup
  • green olives¾ cup
  • lemons2 count
  • couscous1½ cups
  • fresh cilantro1 bunch
  • olive oil2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken with salt, pepper, ginger, turmeric, and cumin. Brown in the oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, 4 minutes per side; remove.

  2. 2

    Cook the sliced onion 5 minutes, then the garlic for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Return the chicken with the broth, the juice of 1 lemon, and thin slices of the second lemon. Cover and simmer 18 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the olives and simmer uncovered 5 minutes to thicken.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile make the couscous per the package. Serve the chicken over couscous with chopped cilantro.

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