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Chicken tagine with lemon and olives

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Baking time: 55 minutes

Calories

280

Carbohydrates

13,5 g

Fibers

3,5 g

Proteins

28,5 g

Lipids

12,5 g

Sodium

665 mg

Ingredients

  • 454 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 5 ml (1 tsp.) ground ginger
  • 2 ml (1/2 tsp.) ground cumin
  • 2 ml (1/2 tsp.) paprika
  • 2 ml (1/2 tsp.) ground cinnamon
  • 500 ml (2 cups) sodium-reduced chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges
  • 12 green olives in oil, pitted and halved
  • 250 ml (1 cup) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 250 ml (1 cup) fresh coriander, chopped
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper

Preparation

  1. In a large saucepan over high heat, brown the chicken in the oil. Add onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add spices and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  2. Add broth, lemon and olives. Bring to the boil. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 45 minutes.
  3. Add herbs and continue cooking, covered, for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve on whole-wheat couscous with a green vegetable.