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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."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pound pitted green olives
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 cups water

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 23, 2003 by YARDNYMPH 
Delicious! The first time I prepared this recipe I followed the directions exactly and found... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 23, 2003 by WEINREICH 
Very good flavor. This has become a standard in my repertoire of chicken dishes. Easy to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 1, 2009 by calfrogylvr 
SO good! Chicken just fell apart!! soo soft & full of flavor. I loved this recepie.-- Best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 4, 2009 by BBWEBSTAR 
My husband ate as much as he could, my son wouldn't touch it. My daughter picked the potatoes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 5, 2008 by MABELLA 
Good Simple, Nelson liked. Different/surprising taste with olives. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 18, 2007 by ilovemyboys 
The olives were a bit strong in this dish- even for my husband who loves them. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Olive Chicken I

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 665

  • Total Fat: 51.4g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg
  • Sodium: 2343mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.8g
  • Protein: 44.3g

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