Olive Chicken I

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A tasty, lemony, Moroccan dish that goes well with rice. Note: Be careful with the salt as the olives are already salty.

3
Servings:
5
Yield:
4 to 6 - servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 2 onions, chopped

  • salt to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • 1 pound pitted green olives

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 2 cups water

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saute pan. Add onions, and sprinkle with ginger and paprika. Saute until onions are golden.

  2. Place chicken on top of onions. Add about 1 to 2 cups of water, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olives. Cook about 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

665 Calories
51g Fat
8g Carbs
44g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 665
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51g 66%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 170mg 57%
Sodium 2341mg 102%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 44g 89%
Vitamin C 24mg 26%
Calcium 104mg 8%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 582mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.